Metadatamalleja
Metadatamalleja, a Finnish term for "metadata templates," refer to predefined structures and sets of metadata fields designed to capture descriptive, administrative, and structural information about digital resources. These templates provide a consistent way for individuals and organizations to document content, ensuring interoperability, discoverability, and long‑term preservation.
In practice, a metadatamalli defines which elements are mandatory, optional, or recommended, as well as the
Metadatamalleja are essential to data governance frameworks. They support automated ingestion pipelines, metadata harvesting, and cross‑domain
Governments and international bodies often mandate the use of certain templates. For instance, the Finnish National
The implementation of metadatamalleja typically involves a metadata management system or a content management system that