Organization of knowledge Cataloging

The main objective of this course is to analyze the concept of metadata and present the different models that can be applied for the organization of digital information in various professional contexts. By the end of the course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the concept of metadata and its potential applications in different fields and/or information contexts. 2. Recognize the contexts and pathways for accessing digital information. 3. Identify and analyze the various existing standards related to metadata. 4. Comprehend and navigate the documentation required for implementing different metadata models. 5. Use tools for creating and editing metadata records. 6. Become familiar with the different applications and initiatives being developed around metadata in various professional domains, such as education, technology, and information management.

K1: Know the principles and values of democracy and sustainable development, in particular, respect for human rights and fundamental rights, gender equality and non-discrimination, the principles of universal accessibility and climate change. K3: Identify and analyze research methodologies and sources to develop academic work in the field of digital information management K4: Understand and apply the fundamental theories, instruments and techniques to manage information in digital media, covering its organization, control, communication and preservation S1: Plan and organize teamwork by making correct decisions based on available information and gathering data in digital environments. S2: Use the information by interpreting relevant data, avoiding plagiarism, and in accordance with the academic and professional conventions of the area of study, being able to evaluate the reliability and quality of said information. S3: Apply digital information management principles in different organizational environments, ensuring effective communication of processes and results to stakeholders. S5: Be able to design, manage, and operate with information through database systems, demonstrating skill in information retrieval and the use of query languages to meet complex information needs. S8: Develop skills in the creation of digital content and multimedia editing by applying usability principles. S12: Be able to advise on the definition of strategy and project management regarding tracking, indexing, content structuring, link building, etc C1: Know and be able to manage interpersonal skills on initiative, responsibility, conflict resolution, negotiation, among others, which are required in the professional field. C2: Be able to apply knowledge in a professional way in solving specific digital information management problems using the tools and techniques learned in the academic field C3: Demonstrate ability in the development and execution of digital content projects autonomously working in multidisciplinary teams. C4: Capacity for continuous autonomous learning that facilitates adaptation to new situations and the updating of knowledge in the field of digital information.

LESSON 1. ACCESS TO DIGITAL INFORMATION: CHARACTERISTICS 1.1. Access to digital information: contexts and models 1.2. Issues related to information retrieval on the Internet 1.3. Types of retrieval systems that use metadata LESSON 2. METADATA: WHAT THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE FOR 2.1. Definition and basic concepts 2.2. Metadata records and schemas 2.3. Description using metadata 2.4. Metadata standards: development and typologies LESSON 3. INTEROPERABILITY AND STANDARDS 3.1. Concept and types of interoperability 3.2. Standards: identification and location (DOI, URI, PURL) 3.3. Standards: markup languages (HTML, XML, RDF) 3.4. The Z39.50 protocol 3.5. The OAI-PMH protocol (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) 3.6. Digital resource harvesters and directories: HISPANIA, OAIster, WorldCat, Europeana LESSON 4. METADATA STANDARDS: DUBLIN CORE AND EUROPEANA 4.1. Characteristics of the DC schema 4.2. Brief history of the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI) 4.3. Organization of the DCMI 4.4. Dublin Core in Spain 4.5. Characteristics of the standard 4.6. Simple and qualified DC 4.7. Europeana (European Semantic Elements) 4.8. Europeana standards LESSON 5. TOOLS FOR CREATING OR EDITING METADATA 5.1. Typologies 5.2. External metadata 5.3. Internal metadata 5.4. Functional description of applicable tools LESSON 6. METADATA IN CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS 6.1. Background and evolution 6.2. FRBR: Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records 6.3. Entities and relationships 6.4. Extension of the FRBR model to authority data: FRAD 6.5. Extension of the FRBR model to subject relationships: FRSAD 6.6. RDA: Resource Description and Access 6.7. Structure and interoperability LESSON 7. DOMAINS OF METADATA APPLICATIONS 7.1. Advantages and disadvantages of using meta-information on the Web 7.2. Applications, experiences, and perspectives (multimedia, semantic web) 7.3. Applications in the media 7.4. Scientific applications 7.5. Applications in Archives, Libraries, and Museums 7.6. Educational metadata

Acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge (4 ECTS) through lectures, reading discussions, debates in both physical and virtual environments, and the resolution of problems and case studies, both individually and in groups. Acquisition of skills and competences (2 ECTS) in the use of sources and resources related to the fields of Information and Documentation, problem-solving, and the application of knowledge to real-life situations. The schedule and format of tutoring sessions can be found on the course's page in Aula Global.