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The Value of Metadata in a Google Era

May 19, 2005

Are Google searches just getting your users in the ballpark? Not having the right metadata is like having a ticket to the game, but no seat number. Discover how metadata can make your digital resources more accessible.

What: Meet metadata experts, learn about effective metadata practices and enjoy ballpark snacks.

When: Tuesday, May 24 at 3 p.m.

Where: Information Intersection, Stata Center lobby

The metadata experts from the MIT Libraries can help you organize your digital resources, making them easier to find, access, use, and share with students and colleagues.

Consider Metadata Services if:

  • You have large collections of digital resources you need to share with others
  • You want better results from search engines like Google
  • You want to preserve your data over time and across new technologies
  • Your time and resources are limited, but you want professional results

Contact Metadata Specialist, Robert Wolfe (email:rwolfe@mit.edu, phone: (617)253-0604) for a free consultation or visit: the MIT Libraries Metadata Services page to find out more about how Metadata Services can help you with your next digital production project.

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