Take a deep dive into metadata and quality control. The session will start off with three perspectives on DPLA and data: Corey Harper of NYU will take a look at the DPLA data set as a whole using statistical analyses to highlight the relationship between data characteristics and usage and analyze patterns in the language of description. Next, Chris Stanton of the Empire State Digital Network will discuss the challenges of data quality control at a DPLA Service Hub, highlighting the strategies and tools currently employed as well as areas for improvement. Finally, Gretchen Gueguen of DPLA will discuss DPLA’s perspective on data quality in aggregation. The session will round out with a group discussion geared towards beginning to articulate a standard of quality for DPLA and its Hub network and to identify needs for best practices and tools to meet those standards.
