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An image map of the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata Graphical representation of the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata Version 2 - 1998 (FGDC-STD-001 June 1998)to permit easier location of relevant information while writing metadata. (Score: 1.000)

Geoscience Data Catalog A catalog of earth science data produced by the U.S. Geological Survey with documentation and links to the data files. Catalog is searchable by geographic location and publication series number. Includes link to information on metadata and its use. (Score: 1.000)

Development of guidelines for writing formal metadata National Geologic Map Database Project (Score: 0.690)

Formal metadata information and tools Links to introductory and advanced information on metadata, metadata software tools, downloadable software packages for producing metadata and general information on metadata in Spanish. (Score: 0.690)

Improving access to metadata using keywords from controlled vocabularies Description of the use of Place Keyword Assistant, a software tool, for tagging metadata with geographic names from standardized lists or controlled vocabularies. Includes instructions on use and downloading software files. (Score: 0.690)

Information management Links to information collection, discovery, products, and policies of the USGS. Also links to information management-related factsheets. (Score: 0.690)

The FGDC Biological Metadata Profile (Score: 0.690)

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