Welcome to The Registry!
This is the home page for the Open Metadata Registry (formerly the NSDL Registry).
The Metadata Registry provides services to developers and consumers of controlled vocabularies and is one of the first production deployments of the RDF-based Semantic Web Community's Simple Knowledge Organization System (SKOS)
How to begin
Step-by-step illustrated instructions...
If you just want to experiment and play around a bit, go on over to the Metadata Registry Sandbox. The code is exactly the same, but it's using a non-production database. (Please be careful not to kick any sand out of the box)
NOTE: The sandbox has its own domain now. If you had bookmarked the beta site thinking that it was the sandbox (and we did say that), it will shortly be a real beta site again complete with broken code, wacky ideas, and disappearing data.
Please change your sandbox bookmarks to point to the Metadata Registry Sandbox. Any of the sandcastles that you had built in the beta, back when you thought it was the sandbox, are still there.
Posted by: Jon at
20:36 on Saturday, February 16, 2013 GMT
When we first designed the NSDL Registry, part of the requirements was that it be able to run in Lynx (seriously) and be usable without JavaScript in all browsers including all versions of IE. As you will probably have noticed, the world of web development has changed a bit in the last 8 years. Lately [ ... ]
Posted by: Jon at
23:32 on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 GMT
Until lately we’ve been pretty happy with our ISP, Dreamhost. But a few months ago, after several during-the-presentation meltdowns of the Registry we determined that we needed to move to a higher-performing, more reliable server. We could have done the easy thing and moved to a Virtual Private Server at Dreamhost. Instead, we setup an [ ... ]
Posted by: Jon at
14:55 on Thursday, April 14, 2011 GMT
We’re using Benjamin Nowack‘s excellent ARC libraries for a tiny bit of our RDF management. It may surprise you to know that we don’t use a triple store as our primary data store, but we do too many things with the data that we think are cumbersome at best when managed exclusively in a triple store (a subject [ ... ]
Posted by: Diane Hillmann at
19:20 on Tuesday, October 05, 2010 GMT
As of today, the link to Step-by-Step instruction on the Registry front page has been updated (and not a moment too soon). The new link still goes to the Registry Wiki, but the link itself is different, so those of you eager users who have bookmarked the old instructions might want to take a look [ ... ]
Posted by: Diane Hillmann at
21:52 on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 GMT
As of this week, the familiar NSDL Regisry has a new name–the Open Metadata Registry–and a new logo. The name change reflects the fact that we’re no longer receiving funding from the National Science Foundation on behalf of the National Science Digital Library (NSDL), but also recognizes that the Registry has become one of the [ ... ]
Posted by: Jon at
12:52 on Thursday, April 08, 2010 GMT
Over the years we’ve been engaged in a number of discussions in which the ‘readability’ of URIs was raised, either as an issue with non-readable URIs or as a requirement in new URI schemes. At the Registry, we understand and are sensitive to the desire for human readability in URIs. However embedding a language-specific label [ ... ]
Posted by: Jon at
01:24 on Friday, October 16, 2009 GMT
Just a quick note that today we updated the version of SKOS that we provide for describing value vocabularies. This deprecates the properties that were removed from the final SKOS release and adds the many new ones. We’ve also restricted the non-mapping relation properties (skos:broader, skos:narrower, skos:related) to the ‘containing’ scheme while providing cross-scheme mapping [ ... ]
Posted by: Veronika Leibrecht at
16:19 on Monday, October 12, 2009 GMT
A prerequisite for the registering of our terms in the NSDL Registry and one of the greatest challenges for the German National Library at the moment is the translation of the RDA elements and vocabularies. Since bibliographic description is executed with a highly specialised vocabulary, we are finding that the process of pinpointing the appropriate [ ... ]
Posted by: Jon at
20:41 on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 GMT
This week, Karen Coyle wrote a post about LCSH as linked data: beyond “dash-dash” which provoked a discussion on the id.loc.gov discussion list. It seems to me that there are several memes at play in this conversation: LCSH and SKOS As Karen points out, LCSH is more than just a simple thesaurus. It’s also a [ ... ]
Posted by: Diane Hillmann at
21:04 on Monday, March 09, 2009 GMT
We’ve been thinking for some time about how to implement multi-lingual (and multi-script) vocabularies in the Registry. Some Registry users have been experimenting with language and script capability for some time (see Daniel Lovins’ Sandbox Hebrew GMD’s). But it was really when we started working with the RDA vocabularies that we got serious about multi-linguality. [ ... ]
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On Tue May 21 2013 at 12:10:58 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: carbon copy, updated the definition (en) Property To: A production method for manuscript that uses an intermediate sheet of paper coated with carbon to create copies at the same time as the original. From: A production method for manuscript that uses an intermediate sheet of paper coated with carbon to create copies at the same time as the original.
On Tue May 21 2013 at 12:09:46 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: carbon copy, added the definition (en) Property: A production method for manuscript that uses an intermediate sheet of paper coated with carbon to create copies at the same time as the original.
On Mon May 20 2013 at 15:14:12 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: view, updated the definition (en) Property To: A unit of extent of cartographic resource that is a perspective representation of the landscape in which detail is shown as if projected on an oblique plane (e.g., a bird’s-eye view, panorama, panoramic drawing, worm’s-eye view). From: In cartography, a perspective representation of the landscape in which detail is shown as if projected on an oblique plane (e.g., a bird’s-eye view, panorama, panoramic drawing, worm’s-eye view).
On Mon May 20 2013 at 15:12:44 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: section, updated the definition (en) Property To: A unit of extent of cartographic resource that is a scale representation of a vertical surface (commonly a plane) displaying both the profile where it intersects the surface of a celestial body, or some conceptual model, and the underlying structures along the plane of intersection (e.g., a geological section). From: A scale representation of a vertical surface (commonly a plane) displaying both the profile where it intersects the surface of a celestial body, or some conceptual model, and the underlying structures along the plane of intersection (e.g., a geological section).
On Mon May 20 2013 at 15:10:36 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: remote-sensing image, added the definition (en) Property: A unit of extent of cartographic resource that is a pictorial product of any remote-sensing instrument that detects and measures reflected and/or emitted electromagnetic radiation from a distance and reflected underwater sound waves in the case of sonar.
On Mon May 20 2013 at 15:09:00 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: model, updated the definition (en) Property To: A unit of extent of cartographic resource that is a three-dimensional representation of the whole or part of the Earth or any celestial body (real or imaginary) at any scale. From: A three-dimensional representation of the whole or part of the Earth or any celestial body (real or imaginary) at any scale.
On Mon May 20 2013 at 15:06:38 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: map, updated the definition (en) Property To: A unit of extent of cartographic resource that is a representation, normally to scale and on a two-dimensional medium, of a selection of material or abstract features on, or in relation to, the surface of Earth, another celestial body, or an imaginary place. From: A representation, normally to scale and on a two-dimensional medium, of a selection of material or abstract features on, or in relation to, the surface of Earth, another celestial body, or an imaginary place.
On Mon May 20 2013 at 15:04:49 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: globe, updated the definition (en) Property To: A unit of extent of cartographic resource that is a depiction of the Earth or other celestial body (real or imaginary) on the surface of a sphere. From: A unit of extent of cartographic resource that is a depiction of the Earth or other celestial body (real or imaginary) on the surface of a sphere..
On Mon May 20 2013 at 15:02:56 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: globe, updated the definition (en) Property To: A unit of extent of cartographic resource that is a depiction of the Earth or other celestial body (real or imaginary) on the surface of a sphere.. From: A unit of extent of cartographic resource that is a representation, normally to scale and on a two-dimensional medium, of a selection of material or abstract features on, or in relation to, the surface of Earth, another celestial body, or an imaginary place.
On Mon May 20 2013 at 15:01:25 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: globe, updated the definition (en) Property To: A unit of extent of cartographic resource that is a representation, normally to scale and on a two-dimensional medium, of a selection of material or abstract features on, or in relation to, the surface of Earth, another celestial body, or an imaginary place. From: A depiction of the Earth or other celestial body (real or imaginary) on the surface of a sphere.
On Mon May 20 2013 at 14:59:53 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: diagram, added the definition (en) Property: A unit of extent of cartographic resource that is a geographic representation of numeric data, or of the course or results of an action or process. The term is sometimes also applied to maps characterized by much simplified, or schematic, representation.
On Mon May 20 2013 at 14:56:25 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: atlas, updated the definition (en) Property To: A unit of extent of cartographic resource that is a volume of maps or other cartographic content, with or without descriptive text. From: A volume of maps or other cartographic content, with or without descriptive text.
On Mon May 20 2013 at 14:39:43 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: technical drawing, updated the definition (en) Property To: A unit of extent of still image consisting of a cross section, detail, diagram, elevation, perspective, plan, working plan, etc., made for use in an engineering or other technical context. From: A cross section, detail, diagram, elevation, perspective, plan, working plan, etc., made for use in an engineering or other technical context.
On Mon May 20 2013 at 14:36:20 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: print, added the definition (en) Property: A unit of extent of still image consisting of a pictorial work produced by transferring an image by means of a matrix such as a plate, block, or screen, using any of various printing processes.
On Mon May 20 2013 at 14:34:32 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: poster, added the definition (en) Property: A unit of extent of still image consisting of a notice, usually decorative or pictorial, intended to be posted to advertise, promote, or publicize an activity, cause, product, or service; also, a decorative, mass-produced print intended for hanging.
On Mon May 20 2013 at 14:32:42 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: postcard, added the definition (en) Property: A unit of extent of still image consisting of a card on which a message may be written or printed for mailing without an envelope.
On Mon May 20 2013 at 14:30:16 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: icon, added the definition (en) Property: A unit of extent of still image consisting of an image that portrays a sacred entity and that is itself regarded as sacred. Most commonly comprising tempera on panel, but it may be in any two-dimensional or relief medium, including fresco.
On Mon May 20 2013 at 14:25:26 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: drawing, added the definition (en) Property: A unit of extent of still image consisting of a visual work produced by drawing, which is the application of lines on a surface, often paper, by using a pencil, pen, chalk, or some other tracing instrument to focus on the delineation of form rather than the application of color. This term is often defined broadly to refer to computer-generated images as well.
On Mon May 20 2013 at 14:20:10 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: collage, added the definition (en) Property: A unit of extent of still image consisting of a work in two dimensions or very low relief that were made by affixing paper, fabrics, photographs, or other materials onto a flat surface.
On Mon May 20 2013 at 14:15:37 EDT, jattig, working on the Concept: activity card, updated the definition (en) Property To: A unit of extent of still image that is a card printed with words, numerals, and/or pictures to be used by an individual or a group as a basis for performing a specific activity. Usually issued in sets. From: A card printed with words, numerals, and/or pictures to be used by an individual or a group as a basis for performing a specific activity. Usually issued in sets.
On Sat May 18 2013 at 18:42:37 EDT, jattig, working on the Element: Musical director (Expression), updated the description (en) Property To: A person, family, or corporate body contributing to an expression of a work by coordinating the activities of the composer, the sound editor, and sound mixers for a moving image production or for a musical or dramatic presentation or entertainment. From: A person, family, or corporate body responsible for coordinating the work of the composer, the sound editor, and sound mixers for a moving image production or for a musical or dramatic presentation or entertainment.
On Sat May 18 2013 at 18:40:43 EDT, jattig, working on the Element: Illustrator (Expression), added the comment (en) Property: If the work is primarily the artistic content created by this entity, see artist and photographer.
On Sat May 18 2013 at 18:37:47 EDT, jattig, working on the Element: Court reporter (Expression), updated the description (en) Property To: A person, family, or corporate body contributing to an expression of a work by preparing a court’s opinions for publication. From: The person, family, or corporate body contributing to an expression of a work by preparing a court’s opinions for publication.
On Sat May 18 2013 at 18:36:51 EDT, jattig, working on the Element: Production company (Work), updated the description (en) Property To: A corporate body that is responsible for financial, technical, and organizational management of a production for stage, screen, audio recording, television, webcast, etc. From: A corporate body that is responsible for financial, technical, and organizational management of a production for stage, screen, sound recording, television, webcast, etc.
On Sat May 18 2013 at 18:35:47 EDT, jattig, working on the Element: Producer (Work), updated the description (en) Property To: A person, family, or corporate body responsible for most of the business aspects of a production for screen, audio recording, television, webcast, etc. The producer is generally responsible for fund raising, managing the production, hiring key personnel, arranging for distributors, etc. From: A person, family, or corporate body responsible for most of the business aspects of a production for screen, sound recording, television, webcast, etc. The producer is generally responsible for fund raising, managing the production, hiring key personnel, arranging for distributors, etc.
On Tue May 7 2013 at 4:10:29 EDT, Gordon Dunsire (IFLA), working on the Concept: other, updated the definition (en) Property To: Frequency of issue other than daily, semiweekly (twice a week), three times a week, weekly, biweekly (every two weeks), semimonthly (twice a month), three times a month, monthly, bimonthly (every two months), quarterly, three times a year, semiannual (twice a year), annual, biennial (every two years), triennial (every three years), continuously updated, no frequency (i.e. irregular). From: Frequency of issue other than daily, semiweekly (twice a week), three times a week, weekly, biweekly (every two weeks), semimonthly (twice a month), three times a month, monthly, bimonthly (every two months), quarterly, annual, biennial (every two years), triennial (every three years), continuously updated, no frequency (i.e. irregular).
On Sun Apr 28 2013 at 17:59:30 EDT, Mohamed Berray, working on the Element: Creator, updated the domain (en) Property To: American Cartoon Prints Collection From: MODS Lite
On Sun Apr 28 2013 at 17:58:22 EDT, Mohamed Berray, working on the Element: Subject, added the description (en) Property: A free-text note about the Work, Collection, or Image, including comments, description, or interpretation, that gives additional information not recorded in other categories. For element-specific notes, use the optional notes subelement.
On Sun Apr 28 2013 at 17:58:22 EDT, Mohamed Berray, working on the Element: Subject, added the comment (en) Property: Example: Heading: "Matisse, Henri,--1869-1954.”
Link: "http://loc.gov/pictures/related?fi=subject&q=Matisse, Henri,--1869-1954."
On Sun Apr 28 2013 at 17:58:22 EDT, Mohamed Berray, working on the Element: Subject, added the uri (en) Property: http://metadataregistry.org/uri/schema/berraypolard/Subject
On Sun Apr 28 2013 at 17:55:52 EDT, Mohamed Berray, working on the Element: Creator, added the description (en) Property: An entity who gathers (or gathered) the items in a collection together.
On Sun Apr 28 2013 at 17:55:52 EDT, Mohamed Berray, working on the Element: Creator, added the comment (en) Property: Examples (personal, corporate) of creator roles are: photographer, illustrator, firm, cartoonist.artist
On Sun Apr 28 2013 at 17:55:52 EDT, Mohamed Berray, working on the Element: Creator, added the uri (en) Property: http://metadataregistry.org/uri/schema/berraypolard/Creator
On Sun Apr 28 2013 at 17:54:42 EDT, Mohamed Berray, working on the Element: Title, added the description (en) Property: The title or identifying phrase given to a Work or an Image. For complex works or series the title may refer to a discrete component or unit within the larger entity (a print from a series, a panel from a fresco cycle, a building within a temple complex) or may identify only the larger entity itself. Record multiple titles in repeating instances of the title element. Indicate the preferred title with pref ="true" and alternate titles with pref="false". For an Image record this category describes the specific view of the depicted Work or Collection, and corresponds to the CCO View Description.
On Sun Apr 28 2013 at 17:54:42 EDT, Mohamed Berray, working on the Element: Title, added the comment (en) Property: Examples of titles are: The Rose, The Moonlight, Portrait of Giovanni, The Arnolfini Portrait.
On Sun Apr 28 2013 at 17:54:42 EDT, Mohamed Berray, working on the Element: Title, added the uri (en) Property: http://metadataregistry.org/uri/schema/berraypolard/Title
On Fri Apr 26 2013 at 16:19:08 EDT, Gordon Dunsire (IFLA), working on the Concept: other, added the definition (en) Property: Frequency of issue other than daily, semiweekly (twice a week), three times a week, weekly, biweekly (every two weeks), semimonthly (twice a month), three times a month, monthly, bimonthly (every two months), quarterly, annual, biennial (every two years), triennial (every three years), continuously updated, no frequency (i.e. irregular).
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