Research Guides: Metadata: Dublin Core

What is Dublin Core?

Dublin Core is a simple metadata system. It features 15 core elements. It is popular because it works across disciplines, is extensible, was designed specifically for digital resources, and supports controlled vocabularies.

Key Dublin Core Resources

Dublin Core Elements
Descriptions of the 15 Core Elements.
Dublin Core Implementation Guidelines
Comprehensive guidelines created for the North Carolina ECHO project. Good clarification on use of the elements with solid examples.
Omeka & Dublin Core