How can metadata standards improve library resource discoverability in remote areas?
Metadata standards are sets of rules and guidelines that define how to describe, organize, and share information resources. They are essential for library services, especially in remote areas where access to physical collections and network connectivity may be limited. This article will discuss how metadata standards can improve library resource discoverability in remote areas. Enhancing the quality and consistency of metadata records, facilitating interoperability between different systems and platforms, supporting user needs and preferences in searching and browsing, promoting the visibility and reuse of local and indigenous knowledge, as well as addressing ethical and cultural issues in metadata creation and management are all ways that metadata standards can be beneficial.