Why Metadata? Why Me? Why Now?

Provides an introductory overview to the subject of metadata, which considers why metadata issues are central to discussions about the evolution of library services–particularly digital library services–and why the cataloging community is, and should be, front and center in those discussions. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-HAWORTH. E-mail address: Website: © 2003 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.]