Metadata#
Metadata is data about data. It is information that describes the characteristics of a dataset or other digital resource, such as its format, size, content, and provenance. Metadata is often used to help organize, manage, and describe digital resources, and it can be used to support a variety of activities, such as searching, indexing, and preserving digital resources. Metadata can be stored in a variety of different formats, and it can be created and managed manually or automatically. Some examples of metadata include file names, tags, and descriptions that are associated with a digital resource, as well as information about the creator, date of creation, and copyright status of the resource.