• UA Digital Commons XML Schema
• Digital Commons Dublin Core Metadata Instructions (Full Version)
• 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, contact us. If you use this field, remember to include the file name of a record in the same spreadsheet.
• Overview of Batch Processing (expected late 2008)

What's different in this version:

1. More fields: Supports commonly used additional fields that are not currently stored separately, but will be separate in the new system.
2. More explanation: More detailed column headers and a little more information included in the spreadsheet overall.
3. 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 (updated 4-13-09)

Questions about the updated spreadsheet, or want to read more about it? Check out this document: 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.