LIS 60020 Information Organization Metadata Schema Assignment template

Introduction
Carefully read the instructions in the Metadata Schema Assignment Details file before you attempt
entering information in this assignment template file.

The Puppetry Collection consists of all kinds of puppets, books about puppetry, videos about making
puppets, and various recordings of puppetry performances (video and audio recording in various file
formats), posters of Puppet shows, TV and other shows relevant to puppetry and puppets. A sample of
collection items are depicted in the “Puppetry Collection” file. Keep in mind that these are just for
illustrating what types of materials are in the collection.

Your name: MacKenzie Smiddy

Part 1: Design a Metadata Element Set for a Puppetry Collection

1. Define the environment for your collection and the users of this collection. – Answer below
This collection of puppets and puppet-related resources will be housed in the academic library of a
liberal arts university. The users of this collection include professors and students of the dramatic and
fine arts as well as historians. Student-teachers and other students of education may also book the
commercial puppets to use in a lesson or other classroom activity. Because of this, items in the
puppetry collection are divided between the University’s Performing Arts Library, and the School of
Education’s Curriculum Library per a mutual agreement between the two departments.
2. Define the expected use of this collection. – Answer below
The complete content of the Puppetry Collection will be available through the university library’s
online catalog. Some items, like contemporary puppetry textbooks, commercial puppets, and digital
resources will be open access and available in their respective sections of the library. Others, like rare
books or vintage puppets, will be closed access and viewable by appointment only.

3. Design your metadata element set. You need to include 10-15 of the most important elements
necessary to describe the resources in the collection. You may use elements from existing metadata
schemas (e.g., Dublin Core) and at a minimum 2 proposed new elements defined for the needs of
this collection and target users (PMAP). Use the table that follows to enter basic information for
your elements. The table provides the same layout repeated 15 times.

The information for each space in the table is defined here:

Element name: A descriptive name for the element

Element source: If an existing element, provide the schema name, e.g., DCMI, if newly proposed,
enter “PMAP” for Puppetry Metadata Application Profile
Label: The label for the element, often the same as the element name but sometimes a
shorter version. Labels can also carry schema information when elements are
selected from more than one schema (e.g., DC.Title)
Description: Definition of the element. If from an existing schema, make sure you do not alter
the definition. You may expand it to accommodate the needs of this project.

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Guidelines: Instructions to the metadata creators: indicate any proposed vocabulary for values,
standardization, or any special instructions for a subset of the collection
Examples: Provide example of values for the particular element
Justification: Justify your selection of this element from existing schemas, or, for newly proposed
element, why existing elements do not meet the needs of the collection.

Element Name: Title

1 Element Source: DCMI
Label: DC.Title
Description: The name given to the resource.
Guidelines: Use the name by which the resource is formally known. If no formal title is
given, provide a descriptive title. Use Title Case capitalization rules.
Examples: Example 1:
DC.Title: The Complete Book of Marionettes
DC.Creator: Beaton, Mabel
Example 2:
DC.Title: Miss Piggy Hand Puppet
DC.Creator: The Madame Alexander Doll Company

Justification: The Title Element is a standard element in Dublin Core and other metadata sets.

Element Name: Date

2 Element Source: DCMI
Label: DC.Date
Description: The point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the
resource.
Guidelines: If possible, format as Complete Date (YYYY-MM-DD) as outlined by ISO
8601, the International Standard for date and time representation. If no
month or day is given, provide the year only.
Examples: Example 1:
DC.Title: Empress Mify Zang and Louti Mong Shadow Puppets
DC.Date: 1912
Example 2:
DC.Title: The Complete Book of Marionettes
DC.Date: 2005

Justification: The Date Element is a standard element in Dublin Core and other metadata sets.

Element Name: Creator

3 Element Source: DCMI
Label: DC.Creator
Description: The entity primarily responsible for making the resource.

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Guidelines: Can include person, organization, or service. If identifying a specific

individual, follow the Last, First Middle naming format (if possible). Identify
multiple creators using the example provided in Example 2.
Examples: Example 1
DC.Title: Playwriting for the Puppet Theatre
DC.Creator: Mattson, Jean M.
Example 2
DC.Title: The Puppet Book: Everything You Need to Know for Putting on a
Puppet Show
DC.Creator: Fletcher, Helen Jill
DC.Creator: Van Deckter, Jack

Justification: The Creator Element is a standard element in Dublin Core and other metadata sets.

Element Name: Description

4 Element Source: DCMI
Label:DC.Description
Description:An account of the resource.
Guidelines:The description should include but is not limited to: abstract, table of
contents, graphical representations, or free-text account of resource.
Examples: Example 1:
DC.TItle: Sneezy Hand Puppet
DC.Description: Sneezy character hand puppet from Walt Disney’s Snow
White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Example 2:
DC.Title: The Complete Book of Puppetry
DC.Description: Master puppeteer George Latshaw shares his insights on
making and using puppets.

Justification: The Description Element is a standard element in Dublin Core and other metadata sets.

Element Name: Publisher

5 Element Source: DCMI
Label:DC.Publisher
Description:The entity responsible for making the resource available.
Guidelines:Examples of a Publisher include a person, an organization, or a service.
Typically, the name of a Publisher should be used to indicate the entity.
Examples: Example 1:
DC.Title: The Complete Book of Puppetry
DC.Publisher: Dover Publications, Inc.
Example 2:
DC.Title: Bunraku: Masters of Japanese Theatre
DC.Publisher: Film Media Group

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Justification: The Publisher Element is a standard element in Dublin Core and other metadata sets.

Element Name: Language

6 Element Source: DCMI
Label: DC.Language
Description: The language of the resource.
Guidelines: Include all languages used in the resource.
Examples: Example 1:
DC.Title: Making Puppets Come Alive: How to Learn and Teach Hand
Puppetry
DC.Type: Text
DC.Language: English
Example 2:
DC.Title: Bunraku: The Classical Puppets of Japan
DC.Type: MovingImage
DC.Language: English and Japanese

Justification: The Language Element is a standard element in Dublin Core and other metadata sets.

Element Name: Type

7 Element Source: DCMI
Label: DC.Type
Description: The nature or genre of the resource.
Guidelines: Use the DCMI Type Vocabulary.
Examples: Example 1:
DC.Title: Raccoon with Bread Puppet
DC.Type: PhysicalObject
PMAP.PuppetType: Hand Puppet
Example 2:
DC.Title: Theatre Guignol Lyonnais Poster
DC.Type: Image
DC.Format.Medium: Poster

Justification: The Type Element is a standard element in Dublin Core and other metadata sets.

Element Name: Puppet Type

8 Element Source: PMAP
Label: PMAP.PuppetType
Description: The specific type or style of puppet (if applicable).
Guidelines: Use the Art & Architecture Thesaurus for controlled vocabulary (hand

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puppet, finger puppet, etc).

Examples: Example 1:
DC.Title: Raccoon with Bread Puppet
PMAP.PuppetType: Hand Puppet
Example 2:
DC.Title: Stormcloud, A String Puppet
PMAP.PuppetType: Marionette (stringed puppet)

Justification: Because the collection houses puppets with diverse styles and functions, it is useful to
have the specific puppet type identified in the record.

Element Name: Format

9 Element Source: DCMI
Label: DC.Format
Description: The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource.
Guidelines: The following formats of each item should be examined:
 Medium (mp3, pdf, book, poster, puppet, etc)
 Materials
 Dimensions (inches)
 Color

Note: Use the Art & Architecture Thesaurus for controlled vocabulary. For
video or audio files, list duration using format below.
Examples: Example 1:
DC.Title: Raccoon with Bread Puppet
DC.Creator: Mesner, Paul J.
DC.Format.Medium: Puppet
PMAP.PuppetType: Hand Puppet
DC.Format.Materials: Felt
DC.Format.Dimensions: 10x5x2 inches
DC.Format.Color: Gray
Example 2:
DC.Title: It’s Not Easy Being Green
DC.Creator: Henson, Jim
DC.Format.Medium: mp3
DC.Format.Duration: 2:03

Justification: The Format Element is a standard element in Dublin Core and other metadata sets. The
addition of refinements like duration, materials, dimensions, and colors help to better describe the
resources in the collection.

Element Name: Subject

10 Element Source: DCMI

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Label: DC.Subject
Description: The topic of the resource.
Guidelines: Typically, the subject will be represented using keywords, key phrases, or
classification codes.
Examples: Example 1:
DC.Title: Puppets in the French Style
DC.Type: MovingImage
DC.Format.Medium: DVD
DC.Subject: Compagnie Philippe Genty
Puppetry
Puppeteers
Puppet plays
French theatre
Videorecording
Example 2:
DC.Title: Aspects of Puppet Theatre
DC.Type: Text
DC.Format.Medium: Book
DC.Subject: Puppetry
Puppeteers
Puppet plays
Performance Art

Justification: The Subject Element is a standard element in Dublin Core and other metadata sets.

Element Name: Location

11 Element Source: PMAP
Label:PMAP.Location
Description:Location of the resource.
Guidelines:Identify both the floor the resource is located on, as well as the specific
section. For digital resources, provide a link to resource.
Examples: Example 1:
DC.Title: Cow Hand Puppet
DC.Creator: Folkmanis
PMAP.Location: 2nd Floor
Curriculum Library
Example 2:
DC.Title: Stormcloud, A String Puppet
DC.Creator: Stearns, Rosalynde
PMAP.Location: 4th Floor
Performing Arts Library

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Justification: Because parts of the puppetry collection are housed on different floors of the academic
library, it is important for their location to be identified in their respective item records. This element
also helps users determine which department to contact (Performing Arts vs. Curriculum library) if
they have an inquiry.

Element Name: Awards

12 Element Source: PMAP
Label: PMAP.Awards
Description: An award or honor received by the resource.
Guidelines: List any awards or honors along with the year received.
Examples: Example 1:
DC.Title: Frog in Spaceship Puppet
DC.Creator: Folkmanis
PMAP.Awards: iPARENTING MEDIA Excellent Product Award 2009
CREATIVE CHILD AWARDS Preferred Choice 2009
Example 2:
DC.Title: Sea Serpent Stage Puppet
DC.Creator: Folkmanis
PMAP.Awards: CANADIAN TOY TESTING COUNCIL Best Bet Award 2011

Justification: There are multiple awards given to educational puppets, puppet plays, and other
aspects of puppetry. This element is useful for students or faculty looking to find or consult award-
winning resources.

Element Name: Access

13 Element Source: PMAP
Label: PMAP.Access
Description: The type of access available to the resource.
Guidelines: For open access items, label the item as OPEN. For closed access items,
label the item as CLOSED.
Examples: Example 1:
DC.Title: Puppet Master: Axis of Evil
DC.Type: MovingImage
DC.Format.Medium: DVD
PMAP.Access: OPEN
Example 2:
DC.Title: Charlie Chaplin Puppet
DC.Type: Physical object
DC.Format.Medium: Puppet
PMAP.Access: CLOSED

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Justification: This element is needed for the user to determine whether a resource is openly available
or viewable by appointment only. For a user looking for a resource to check-out and take home, this
may make a difference in whether or not they pursue the resource.

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Part 2: Create metadata for two resources in the collection

This metadata should be created for the objects, not an image of the object. Use your metadata
schema (defined above) to create the metadata with all applicable elements for the following two
items:
The genius puppetry behind War Horse (describe the video)
Zebra Stage Puppet (describe the actual puppet, not the image available on the web)
– Answer below

Record 1:
DC.Title: Handspring Puppet Co.: The Genius Puppetry Behind War Horse
DC.Creator: Handspring Puppet, Co.
DC.Publisher: TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design)
DC.Date: 2011-03
DC.Description: Puppeteers Adrian Kohler and Basil Jones of Handspring Puppet, Co. share the story
and art behind Joey, the life-like horse puppet from War Horse. Presented by TED.
DC.Type: InteractiveResource
DC.Format.Medium: Digital; streaming video file
DC.Format.Duration: 18:11
DC.Language: English
DC.Subject: TED Talks
Adrian Kohler
Basil Jones
War Horse
Theatre
Puppets
Puppetry
PMAP.Location: Handspring Puppet Co.: The Genius Puppetry Behind War Horse [TED Talk]
PMAP.Access: OPEN

Record 2:
DC.Title: Zebra Stage Puppet
DC.Creator: Folkmanis
DC.Publisher: Folkmanis
DC.Date: 2007-01
DC.Description: Black and white zebra hand puppet made of plush and vinyl with a moveable mouth.
DC.Type: PhysicalObject
DC.Format.Medium: Puppet
PMAP.PuppetType: Hand Puppet
DC.Format.Materials: Plush and vinyl
DC.Format.Dimensions: 8x5x13 inches
DC.Format.Color: Black and white
DC.Language: English
DC.Subject: Hand puppets
Puppets
Puppetry
Zebras
Folkmanis

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PMAP.Awards: iPARENTING MEDIA Best Product Award 2007

PMAP.Location: 2nd Floor
Curriculum Library
PMAP.Access: OPEN

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