metainformaatio
Metainformation, or meta-information, is data that describes other data or information resources. It provides context, description, and structure to help manage, locate, and use information. In practical terms metainformation can include who created a resource, when it was created, what format it is in, its rights and provenance, and its quality and integrity.
Metainformation is often categorized into descriptive metadata (title, author, subject), structural metadata (how data are organized,
Common standards and schemas govern metainformation. Dublin Core provides a minimal set of elements for resource
Applications: libraries, archives, museums, data repositories, and content management systems rely on metainformation to organize catalogs,
Challenges include ensuring metadata quality, consistency across systems, handling privacy concerns, and keeping metadata up to