12 August 2009 - Some consideration should be given to remote metadata creation if the available DAM system allows this. The workflow of this process requires careful thought - who is doing what and when; are guidance notes up to date; is contextual information available -for example the full names of people featured in images or approximate dates? How is the output checked and corrected?
A two stage process is recommended. Stage one is undertaken in-house with original material at hand. This involves the capture of unique annotations, accessioning information and staff knowledge acquired from creators or their families. Stage two focuses on providing keywords, adding controlled vocabulary terms and providing a basic description of the images concerned. Particular guidance is given on how detailed text/printed document pages are described to avoid over-description of narrative a user will be able to read for themselves or even freetext search if OCR has been applied successfully. Staff with a good general or historical knowledge are preferred to identify and recognise the significance of certain events, places or people. A good quality online catalogue is also an advantage in providing a shortcut to describe images adequately.
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