Metatietoon
Metatietoon is the illative form of metatieto in Finnish and is used when referring to metadata in contexts that express direction toward or relation to metadata. In general, metatieto (metadata) is data about data: information that describes, explains, locates, or otherwise makes data easier to find, understand and use.
Metatietoon describes the purpose and functions of metadata. It enables discovery and access to resources, supports
Metadata are usually created and managed according to standards and schemas to ensure consistency and exchangeability.
In practice, metatietoon is central to libraries, archives, museums, research data management and digital repositories. It