The Metadata Handbook

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The Metadata Handbook is written by Renée Register and published by DataCurate. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0985828897 (ISBN 10) and 9780985828899 (ISBN 13).

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.