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Montevideo's Metadata Model

The description model developed by the Netherlands Media Art Institute implemented in the collection management system is based on the IFLA MARC model. The current standard for web-based catalogue and access systems is Dublin Core (DC) . The output of WatsNext can be delivered in DC. In addition, we are closely watching the developments and choices of the Capture Unstable Media project (at V2_) and the Open Archives System Information Sharing project, and others.

The work abstract description is characterized by:
type (single channel or installation)
title (in English and Dutch),
dates of production,
length,
description of the content (in English and Dutch),
color,
sound,
number of channels.

Moreover presentation and conservation entries are stored: - The works’ presentation is captured by type of presentation, material, playback equipment, space, support, handling.
- Next to this the works’ preservation is captured by description, history, artist opinion, irreplaceable parts, production, recommendation.

Codes (genres, subjects and key words, subtitling, language, etc.), pictures from or of the works, and documents and files regarding the artworks are also coupled to the works.

For media/carrier more technical information is provided, including formats (Umatic, Betacam, etc.), systems (Pal, NTSC), conservation work performed, and quality, but also information about the collection to which the media belong, and the use permitted for the tapes/files/disks stored there. In general, works are present in multiple copies in one or more of the collections, on various vehicles, with different specifications and rights. WatsNext not only provides information on the works, but physical files such as photographs, stills, video fragments, and, for instance, contacts, are also linked to the information and entities. Of course, distribution data (who, what, where, and when shown) and royalty payments are also kept up to date.

Not all metadata can be mapped one-on-one to the OASIS metadata. Sometimes a more complicated query to the database is used, sometimes a PHP-script, to ensure compliance to the OASIS metadata.

For content search a non hierarchical bilingual genre and subject heading is developed including scope notes.

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