Metadata for Information Assets: managing records
This module is designed to build awareness and capability in the use of metadata across Australian Government agencies. Metadata plays a critical role in managing information assets, including data, information and records, by improving their quality, discoverability, accessibility and governance.
By undertaking this learning experience, you will gain an understanding of metadata concepts, types and quality assurance practices, and how metadata supports information management through tools such as data inventories, data catalogues and information asset registers. You will also explore the roles and responsibilities associated with creating, maintaining and using metadata to support effective information management across government.
This learning experience has been provided by the National Archives of Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia 2023
Participant benefits
- Recognising the importance of metadata to help find, understand, use and manage information assets.
- Understanding approaches to manage and maintain quality metadata for information assets.
- Understanding requirements of the National Archives of Australia and the Office of the National Data Commissioner to use metadata.
- An understanding of roles and responsibilities which can help in managing metadata.
Suitable for
Information and Records Management Specialists and Information Governance Practitioners and ICT Teams who support information and records management systems. It is also beneficial for staff whose role involves creating, managing or maintaining information and digital records.
Considerations
Everyone has a role in managing government information well. This module is to help you meet your recordkeeping obligations with confidence, including implementing the Building trust in the public record policy.
This learning experience aligns with the Working in Government Craft at the Foundation level.
Price
Free of charge.