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Manifestations of Metadata: From Alexandria to the Web--Old is New Again
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Kennedy, Patricia – Australian Library Journal, 2008
This paper is a discussion of the use of metadata, in its various manifestations, to access information. Information management standards are discussed. The connection between the ancient world and the modern world is highlighted. Individual perspectives are paramount in fulfilling information seeking. Metadata is interpreted and reflected upon in…
Descriptors: Information Management, Information Seeking, Metadata, Internet