This page relates to help specifically concerning the completion of the metadata
elements required when a user uploads a dataset. For more general guidance
on use of the SEE-iN Data Hub, or for more detailed help relating to the IToC and
Data Upload facilities, please use the links below:
The metadata requirements for data upload within SiDH have been based upon the
UK GEMINI* standard (http://www.gigateway.org.uk),
17 elements have been identified as forming the basis of the Metadata Reports.
Of these 17, six elements have been marked as being mandatory for completion.
In addition, a copyright/licensing statement is also required which is used when
exporting data from the system.
The table below outlines the different elements, including examples on how to
complete them.
| Title |
Definition |
Name given to the indicator. The purpose is to provide a
readily recognisable and unique name for the indicator. |
| |
Example
|
Total Population Count - 2001 Census |
| |
Notes |
This IS a mandatory field for completion
This is a free-text entry
|
| Abstract |
Definition |
Brief description of the indicator that enables the reader
to understand the content of the datasets. |
| |
Example |
Count of total population for the south east region, based
upon the 2001 Census, available at super output area, ward, local authority
district, unitary authority, county and regional levels. |
| |
Notes |
This IS a mandatory field for completion.
This is a free-text entry and should include key information relating
to the type of data, any time periods that affect the data and should exclude
the use of abbreviations and technical jargon.
|
| Subject |
Definition |
Topic of the content of the indicator. |
| |
Example |
Population |
| |
Notes |
This IS a mandatory field for completion.
This is based on a lookup list available to select when completing the
element. A single subject area can be selected that best describes
the indicator.
|
| Date |
Definition |
Date (and time) for the content of the indicator. |
| |
Example |
2001; 2006 03; September 2006 |
| |
Notes |
This IS a mandatory field for completion.
This may refer to the period of collection of the data, or the date at
which the data is deemed to be current.
|
| Distributor |
Definition |
Details of the organisation(s) from whom the resources can
be obtained. |
| |
Example |
Information Officer, SEEDA, etc |
| |
Notes |
This IS a mandatory field for completion.
This is a free-text entry, and requires completion of the following elements
in relation to the distributor:
- Contact name/title (mandatory)
- Name of the distributor (mandatory)
- Full postal address
- Telephone number
- Fax number
- Email address
- Web address
|
| Frequency of update |
Definition |
Frequency with which modifications and deletions are made
to the data after it is first produced. |
| |
Example |
008 |
| |
Notes |
This IS a mandatory field for completion.
This is based on a code, as outlined below:
- Continual - 001
- Daily - 002
- Weekly - 003
- Fortnightly - 004
- Monthly - 005
- Quarterly - 006
- Biannually - 007
- Annually - 008
- As needed - 009
- Irregular - 010
- Not planned - 011
- Unknown - 012
|
| Copyright/licence statement |
Definition |
Data copyright and licence information associated with use
of the data. |
| |
Example |
� Crown Copyright. All rights reserved. SEEDA License No. 100029140 2006 |
| |
Notes |
This IS a mandatory field for completion.
This information is used when a dataset is downloaded from the site.
|
| Dataset language |
Definition |
Language used within the datasets - the written language
used for any text in the datasets. |
| |
Example |
ENG |
| |
Notes |
This is not a mandatory field for completion.
This is a free-text entry based upon a three-letter code. Commonly
used values for the UK are:
- English - ENG
- Welsh - CYM
- Gaelic (Irish) - GLE
- Gaelic (Scottish) - GLA
- Cornish - COR
|
| Topic Category |
Definition |
Main theme(s) of the indicator. |
| |
Example |
016 [Domain code: 016; Name: Society; Definition: characteristics
of society and cultures] |
| |
Notes |
This is not a mandatory field for completion.
This is a code based entry using the MD_TopicCategory Code taken ISO
19115 (http://www.gigateway.org.uk/pdf/guidelines/MetadataGuidelines2.pdf)
One or more categories can be selected depending upon the topic of the
indicator.
|
| Dataset reference date |
Definition |
Reference date for the indicator - a publication date of
the indicator. |
| |
Example
|
2001; 2006 03 |
| |
Notes
|
This is not a mandatory field for completion.
This is different from the 'Date' element which is the actual date of
the data.
|
| West bounding coordinate |
Definition |
Western-most limit of the indicator data extent, in longitude
in decimal degrees. |
| |
Example |
-1.95764342 |
| |
Notes |
This is not a mandatory field for completion.
For mapp able data, this coordinate will remain as entered above, all
mapping data falls within the extent of the south east region.
|
| East bounding coordinate |
Definition |
Eastern-most limit of the indicator data extent, in latitude
in decimal degrees. |
| |
Example |
1.51152636 |
| |
Notes |
This is not a mandatory field for completion.
For mapp able data, this coordinate will remain as entered above, all
mapping data falls within the extent of the south east region.
|
| North bounding coordinate |
Definition |
Northern-most limit of the indicator data extent, expressed
in latitude in decimal degrees. |
| |
Example |
52.15138890 |
| |
Notes |
This is not a mandatory field for completion.
For mapp able data, this coordinate will remain as entered above, all
mapping data falls within the extent of the south east region.
|
| South bounding coordinate |
Definition |
Southern-most limit of the indicator data extent, expressed
in longitude in decimal degrees |
| |
Example |
50.57676446 |
| |
Notes |
This is not a mandatory field for completion.
For mapp able data, this coordinate will remain as entered above, all
mapping data falls within the extent of the south east region.
|
| Extent |
Definition |
Extent of the indicator by country or subdivision of country
- it defines the geographical extent of coverage of the data resource relative
to an administrative hierarchy. |
| |
Example |
South East Government Office Region; Hampshire County |
| |
Notes |
This is not a mandatory field for completion.
This is a free-text entry.
|
| Spatial reference system |
Definition |
Name or description of the system of spatial referencing,
whether by coordinates or geographic identifiers, used in the indicator. |
| |
Example |
Ward, County, Health Authority Area |
| |
Notes |
This is not a mandatory field for completion.
If the indicator contains datasets at a number of different geographic
levels, then the lowest geographic level available should be used.
If the data is aggregated from this level to higher geographies, then a
note should be included within the abstract element noting this and the
levels the data is available at.
|
| Date of update of metadata |
Definition |
Date of update of the metadata record |
| |
Example |
2007 01 01 |
| |
Notes |
This is not a mandatory field for completion.
This should only be updated whenever metadata is updated due to a change
in the dataset. The date should not be in the future.
|
* UK GEMINI: The UK Geospatial Metadata Interoperability Initiative. It was produced
by a collaboration between the Association for Geographic Information (AGI), the
e-Government Unit (eGU) and the UK Data Archive.
