Metadata standards for cultural heritage

Upon completing the course, students will have acquired:

• Knowledge of the informational role of museums and the necessity of recording information with a focus on museum objects.
• Understanding of the significance of ethical codes for museum professionals, the role of collection policies in a museum’s smooth operation, and documentation methods with an emphasis on standards and metadata creation.
• Application of museum documentation processes in a digital environment using standards, enabling them to document museum objects and collections effectively.
• Analysis of documentation needs for museum collections.
• Synthesis of key components in developing a museum documentation policy.
• Evaluation of documentation processes as a foundational structure for digital museums