List of Metadata

The Dataverse Network metadata is compliant with the DDI schema version 2. The Cataloging Information fields associated with each study contain most of the fields in the study description section of the DDI. That way the DVN metadata can be mapped easily to a DDI, and be exported into XML format for preservation and interoperability.

DVN data also is compliant with Simple Dublin Core (DC) requirements. For imports only, DVN data is compliant with the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (CSDGM), Vers. 2 (FGDC-STD-001-1998) (FGDC).

Attached is a PDF file that defines and maps all DVN Cataloging Information fields. Information provided in the file includes the following:

• Field label - For each Cataloging Information field, the field label appears first in the mapping matrix.
• Description - A description of each field follows the field label.
• Query term - If a field is available for use in building a query, the term to use for that field is listed.
• DVN database element name - The Dataverse Network database element name for the field is provided.
• Advanced search - If a field is available for use in an advanced search, that is indicated.
• DDI element mapping for imports - For harvested or imported studies, the imported DDI elements are mapped to DVN fields.
• DDI element mapping for exports - When a study or dataverse is harvested or exported in DDI format, the DVN fields are mapped to DDI elements.
• DC element mapping for imports - For harvested or imported studies, the imported DC elements are mapped to specific DVN fields.
• DC element mapping for exports - When a study or dataverse is harvested or exported in DC format, specific DVN fields are mapped to the DC elements.
• FGDC element mapping for imports - For harvested or imported studies, the imported FGDC elements are mapped to specific DVN fields.