Community:Collections and Metadata/BuildingCollections
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Building a Collection
Checklist
Step 1) Read IMLS document for guidelines on building a good collection.
Step 2) Read "NSDL Metadata Primer" (NEED NEW LINK) for background information on NSDL metadata requirements including supported standards and the use of OAI for ingesting your metadata.
Step 3) Fill out the CHANGE TO COLLECTION RECOMMEND FORM.
- Technical contact, phone, email
- Metadata standard used, and test records
- Ingest method you will use (OAI, ftp, other)
- Number of records in collections
- Internal numbering system (and primary key location in metadata)
- File with your project logo, if applicable
- Date by when you will be ready to be harvested
- Estimate of how often you update your collection
Tools
- OAI tools: OAI is the preferred methods of ingest for the NSDL
- List of resources, tools, crosswalks NEED NEW LINK
