This describes version 1.2 of the set of metadata elements for the FAILTE database, describing the elements that have been chosen, comparing them to existing metadata schemas and standards and giving instructions on how it is intended that the metadata will be recorded in the FAILTE database.

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Contents

1. Introduction
2. Selection of resources
3. Overview of FAILTE elements
4. Using the FAILTE metadata elements

General elements

1. Record ID
2. Title
3. Alternative titles
4. Subject classification
5. Main URL
6. Secondary URLs
7. Description
8. Rights: Cost of the resource
9. Rights: Conditions of use
10. Awards
11. Language
12. Reference
13. Version
14. Date of publication
15. Date modified element
16. The medium of the resource
17. Technical Requirements
18. Relationship between resources
19. Country of Origin
20. Catalogue
21. Contacts

Educational elements

22. Resource type
23. Educational Description
24. Educational level
25. Time to use the resource
26. Interactivity type
27. Intended end user role
28. Tutor support documentation

Meta-metadata Elements

29. Record contributors
30. Record validator
31. Date record entered
32. Date to be reviewed
33. Date last reviewed
34. Date last modified
35. Language of metadata
36. Decision
37. Comments