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Use the mdEditor to write metadata or data about the data. mdEditor is a web-based application developed by the Alaska Data Integration Working Group (ADIwg) that allows data-generators to write archival-quality metadata without specialized technical knowledge. Metadata writers export mdEditor JSON files to the incoming folder in the project archive. Data Custodians review these records and move them to the metadata folder in the project archive.

‌ Early adopters unfamiliar with mdEditor should first complete the mdEditor Tutorial to become acquainted with the layout and functionality of the application. The Alaska Region Metadata Guide provides additional region-specific guidance. Contact a member of the DST to learn about other training opportunities, such as hands-on workshops.

As a quick checklist, information to gather for a metadata record includes:

  • Title

  • Roles and responsibilities

  • Contact information for project staff

  • Abstract

  • Start date

  • End date

  • Keywords

  • Focal species in the project

  • Spatial extent

  • Data dictionaries (for some product types)

  • Protocols used in the project

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