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Metadata Standard: DDI

The Data Documentation Initiative (DDI) is an XML metadata standard for documenting numeric data. Detailed information can be found on the DDI web site.

With the DDI, data documentation can be created in a uniform, highly structured format that:

• enables you to document your data from the beginning of your research project,
• is easily and precisely searchable on the Web,
• lends itself well to simultaneous use of multiple datasets, and
• will significantly improve the content and usability of metadata.

For information on how to utilize the DDI in documenting your data, contact the Data Services Librarian.

For more information on metadata in the libraries, including other metadata schemas, see the Metadata Reference Guide.