Demographics/User Characteristics

Familiar with the repository management and metadata editing user interfaces
Varied levels of familiarity with underlying repository architecture
May be a student assistant, project cataloger, or other individual
Creates or edits descriptive metadata for individual objects, but does not conduct batch ingests or updates
Familiarity with local Descriptive metadata practices
General level of familiarity with repository system services and ingest processes
Detailed views of Descriptive metadata records
Descriptive metadata editor or synchronization tool

Frequency of Repository Use

Ensure that descriptive metadata is created and maintained in accordance with repository best practices and the guidelines for a given collection or project

Add descriptive, rights, or other metadata to a record or set of records within a proscribed collection
Update descriptive metadata for one or more records within a proscribed collection.

May be affiliated with a single Library, or assigned to work on a specific collection or project
Works with Metadata Specialists and Collection Managers to ensure metadata is entered according to local standards