1) Database. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database
Prior to reading this article, I was under the impression that databases were simply a storage/information retrieval mechanism. However, after learning about Distributed Databases and Hypermedia Databases, there seems to be so much more. As librarians, this represents the foundation for Information Science. We need to understand and execute these systems in order to better develop knowledge organization systems based on these new database structures.
2) Anne J. Gilliland. Introduction to Metadata, pathways to Digital Information: 1: Setting the Stage http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/standards/intrometadata/setting.html
In another class, I learned that Metadata is data about data. Also, there are many components to Metadata, such as, Data Value, Data Content, and Data Structure. These components of Metadata are also vital components to consider when constructing information, especially within a database structure. Understanding these components will allow librarians to better develop knowledge organization tools, and users to have a much easier time navigating a particular system.
3) Eric J. Miller. An Overview of the Dublin Core Data Model http://dublincore.org/1999/06/06-overview/
The visual aid in this article was very helpful in outlining the foundation of Dublin Core. The Dublin Core was developed for use by non-librarians and thus considered simplicity as a fundamental approach while designing Dublin Core. However, the qualified Dublin Core that uses namespaces, data format standards and controlled vocabulary will help experienced librarians to utilize it and allow users to find very specific forms of information accurately.
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