About the Metadata Wizard
The USGIN Metadata Wizard ...
This page needs to describe:
- What is this tool?
- What are the goals and target audience for this tool?
- How do I use this tool?
The content on this page needs to adequately satisfy the curiousity of an average viewer, who would probably be in over their head if they are to click any of the other menu links looking for more instruction/information.
Metadata Wizard Flowchart
Hover over flowchart elements for more information.
- Sign In
Sign in to access the Metadata Wizard. - Dashboard
All choices are made in the Dashboard. Click to get going. - Add Collection
You must add or join an existing Collection before adding Metadata Records. A collections metadata contact and branding images are shared with all its metadata records." - Join Collection
Alternatively, join an existing Collection before adding Metadata Records. - Wait for Approval
The Collection owner must approve your request to join. - My Collections
A Collections metadata contact and branding is shared among all its Metadata records. Click to go to your Collections. - Collection Reports
Download reports on a Collection's Metadata Records. - Edit Collections
Edit your Collections. - Add Metadata Record
Add minimum, generic Metadata Records to your Collection. - Add Metadata Template
Alternatively, add a Metadata Template to streamline data entry. Templates are used to pre-populate new Metadata Records. - Edit Metadata Template
Edit a Metadata Template. - My Metadata Records
This generic, minimum metadata is stored in a format agnostic metadata model. Click to see your records. - Edit Metadata Record
Edit Metadata Record. - Export Metadata
Export the format agnostic Metadata Records to multiple metadata standards and formats.
