Dear Colleagues,
The Metadata Futures Task Force—convened by Core (a division of the
American Library Association) and the International Coalition of Library
Consortia (ICOLC)—invites you to participate in a survey on current
metadata sharing and reuse practices across libraries and consortia.
This survey is part of a broader effort to develop community-informed
guidelines that support equitable, transparent, and sustainable approaches
to metadata governance. Your responses will help us understand the systems,
policies, technologies, and vendor relationships shaping metadata workflows
today.
We welcome responses from anyone involved in cataloging, metadata,
discovery, systems, digital repositories, vendor negotiations, or related
areas. Multiple individuals from the same institution are encouraged to
participate, as metadata work often spans departments and roles.
Survey Link: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3HK5ZGamUfa02Qm
Estimated time to complete: 20 to 30 Minutes
Deadline to respond: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
At the end of the survey, you’ll have the option to volunteer for a
follow-up interview to share more detailed insights. Participation is
voluntary, and your responses will remain confidential.
If you have any questions about the survey or the work of the Task Force,
please reach out to the co-chairs of the Metadata Futures Task Force:
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Mary Beth Weber (mbfecko_at_libraries.rutgers.edu)
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Rosalyn Metz (rosalyn.metz_at_emory.edu)
Thank you for helping us build a more connected and inclusive metadata
ecosystem.
Best,
Metadata Futures Task Force
Received on Mon Aug 11 2025 - 09:16:30 EDT