Download or read book The Metadata Handbook written by Renée Register and published by DataCurate. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For book publishers large and small: the #1 guide to creating and distributing metadata for maximum sales. The Metadata Handbook shows how metadata works, enhancing findability, discoverability, and, of course, book sales. It introduces industry standards (think ONIX!) and best practices, and outlines the essential components for successful metadata creation and distribution. This handbook is a must for every publisher, both for print books and for ebooks. The new second edition is fully updated and expanded to include the most recent information on metadata standards, practices, and use in the publishing industry.