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===== Technical Specifications for the Digital Commons=====
  * [[http://www.digitalcommons.arizona.edu/docs/schemata/uadc/1.0/|UA Digital Commons XML Schema ]]
  * {{:dublin_core_metadata.xls|Digital Commons Dublin Core Metadata Instructions (Full Version)}}
  * {{:template_metadata_document--short_vers.xls|Excel Template for Metadata}}
     * Use this one if you're new to repositories or Dublin Core.
     * If your collection contains "compound objects," you will need to use the "IsPartOf" field.  If you need help using this field, [[digitalcommons@u.library.arizona.edu|contact us]].  If you use this field, remember to include the file name of a record in the same spreadsheet.   
  * {{:batch_ingest_process--digital_commons_white_paper_2008-01-31.doc|Overview of Batch Processing (expected late 2008)}}

====Updated metadata template document====

What's different in this version:
  - More fields: Supports commonly used additional fields that are not currently stored separately, but will be separate in the new system.
  - More explanation: More detailed column headers and a little more information included in the spreadsheet overall.
  - Collection-level record: Here you insert  your collection-level data into the spreadsheet as well as the data for the items that are part of the collection.

{{:metadata_template_-_new_system.xls|Metadata Template (updated 4-13-09)}}

Questions about the updated spreadsheet, or want to read more about it?  Check out this document: {{:asked_questions.doc|Asked Questions (updated 4-13-09)}}

The spreadsheet and it's companion Q&A document will both be subject to revision as the new system is further developed.