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Learn about Boeing's metadata standard implemented since 1997, encompassing mandatory and optional elements, along with tools and processes like MetadataMetatag Builder and Document Property Update for managing document properties. Explore technology issues and general challenges in metadata adoption.
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Metadata and Search at Boeing Julie Martin Library & Learning Center Services Julie.martin@boeing.com
Boeing Metadata Standard • In place since 1997 • Specifies Seven Mandatory Tags • 5 from Dublin Core • 2 Boeing-Specific • Other DC elements are optional • Additional Boeing elements are optional
Tools to Support MetadataDocument Property Update • A suite of Boeing-developed software programs that enable a person or application to manage (create, update, and delete) and retrieve (read) the document properties and document meta-data embedded within a variety structured document formats • DPU Features • Centralized/Localized Property Catalog • Rules-based metadata/property update • Proxy (stub) file support for unsupported document formats • Supports the use of xml templates to promote reuse.
General Issues • Only about 5% of web pages contain metadata • Time/effort required to add metadata • Lack of skill in applying metadata • Promotion of “Content Culture” • Happening slowly • Need to feel the pain before being willing to invest in processes and tools. • Need to see visible ROI on investment
Technology issues • Integration of standards-based metadata support into authoring and editing tools • Integration of vocabularies with tagging tools • Simple drop-down lists to complex thesauri • Tools and processes for managing multiple metadata element sets and vocabularies.