Metadata
Source: Dublin Core Metadata Initiative
Public Broadcasting Metadata Directory, based on Dublin Core, to be launched
From the announcement, “The inaugural version of the Public Broadcasting Metadata Dictionary (PBcore), a standard way to describe all public broadcasting content based on Dublin Core metadata, is being finalized for the launch of version 1.0 in September 2004. The origins of the Dublin Core are firmly grounded in cross disciplinary discovery — providing a core metadata set that others would find useful as a basis for interoperabity, and yet be able to extend to meet more elaborate requirements. PBCore is a great example of such real-world deployment by one the most prestigious news community in the United States.”
See Also: Direct to the Public Broadcasting Metadata Dictionary (PBcore)

and while we’re talking metadata, some news from the UK…
UK Ratifies Commitment to Global Internet Standards
“…the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) and Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) of the further and higher education funding bodies have signed a joint agreement with the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI) enabling the UK to become formally involved in the standard’s continued development. MLA and JISC are the UK’s official representatives, presenting the views of all UK public sector institutions at an international level.”

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