GB/T 38548.4-2020 in English
VALIDContent resources digitization—Part 4:Metadata
- Issued on:2020-03-06
- Implemented on:2020-10-01
- File Format:PDF
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| Standard No: | GB/T 38548.4-2020 |
| Document status: | VALID |
| Title in English: | Content resources digitization—Part 4:Metadata |
| Title in Chinese: | 内容资源数字化加工 第4部分:元数据 |
| Language: | English |
| File Format: | Electronic (PDF) |
| Delivery: | Via email within 1~3 business days |
| Issued on: | 2020-03-06 |
| Implemented on: | 2020-10-01 |
| ICS Classification: | 35.240.30-IT applications in information, documentation and publishing |
| Chinese Classification: | L70-Information processing technology in general |
| Professional Classification: | GB-National Standard |
| Related Topics: | Digitizing
gb content gb/ content digital processing energy content Beijing data source Processing granularity data processing equipment "Digitizing Capacitor data content source GB/T 38548.4 GB/T 38548.4-2020 metadata |
《GB/T 38548.4-2020内容资源数字化加工 第4部分:元数据》由TC553(全国新闻出版信息标准化技术委员会)归口,主管部门为国家新闻出版署(国家版权局)。
Introduction
Standard Framework and Technology Evolution
As the fourth part of the GB/T 38548 series of standards, this standard builds a complete digital processing metadata system, inherits and develops the Dublin Core metadata (DC) concept, and localizes it according to the characteristics of Chinese content resources. Compared with the 2006 version, it adds metadata specifications for multimedia elements such as audio and video, reflecting the evolution of digital content forms.
Core Metadata System
| Metadata Types | Required Elements | Extensibility | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resource Description Metadata | Identifier, Title, Creator and Other 7 Items | Support DC Extension | Resource Aggregation Discovery |
| Content Unit Metadata | Identifier, Title, Type | Support Nested Structure | Knowledge Organization System |
| Element Metadata | Format, Source, Association | Customized by Media Type | Fragmentation Management |
Key Elements Analysis
Text Elements Processing Case
When digitizing academic papers, it is necessary to record typesetting metadata such as character style (superscript/bold) and text style (first line indent). For example, superscript variables in mathematical formulas need to be marked with the CharacterStyle element to ensure subsequent typesetting restoration.
Multimedia Management Practice
Educational video resources need to fully record length, language and storage location (URL) metadata. An online course platform uses standardized metadata fields to achieve intelligent retrieval and copyright tracking of video resources.
Implementation Suggestions
- Phase-based implementation: Prioritize the collection of necessary metadata and gradually expand business-related fields
- Tool adaptation: Select a metadata editing tool that supports XML/RDF, such as Oxygen XML Editor
- Quality control: Establish metadata verification rules, especially identifier uniqueness check

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