Data Management Best Practices & Standards: Metadata

Metadata are the descriptions and data that provide information about one or more aspects of a dataset, providing information about data which can increase interoperability and accessibility. For open data, having strong metadata is crucial for enabling replicability and collaboration in scientific research. Below are several resources for understanding metadata particularly in the context of open data:


General

Domain-Specific

Multi-disciplinary

Astronomy and Planetary Sciences

Biology

Ecology

Geosciences

Geodesy

Geography and Earth Sciences

Seismology