1. European Statistical System Metadata Handler ESS MH (Super) Providers

2. Presentation overview
The ESS Metadata Handler IT application
The standard structures for metadata reporting
Euro SDMX Metadata Structure (ESMS)
Single Integrated Metadata Structure (SIMS)
Presentation of the ESS MH IT application - GUI

3. The ESS Metadata-Handler IT application
ESS Metadata Handler is a web based application for reference metadata production, exchange and dissemination across the ESS
It implements the reference metadata standards (ESMS, SIMS and EPMS)
It replaces EMIS (used in Eurostat) and NRME (for countries)
It contains many improvements based on users' feedback (in terms of business processes and functionalities)
It has been in production since 31 January 2014

4. Euro SDMX Registry Input from national metadata
Metadata from the Eurostat Domain manager
Eurostat as main administrator
ESS – Metadata Handler
Euro SDMX Registry
ESS-MH IT application
CODED
RAMON
Common user Interface
Output produced for the Eurostat Web
Other output for Eurostat or external users

5. The Euro SDMX Metadata Structure (ESMS)
is the main report structure for reference (explanatory) metadata
uses concepts and sub-concepts taken from the SDMX cross-domain concepts
is a metadata structure definition which is used across all statistical domains with more than 300 files disseminated on the website
is fully SDMX compliant 5

6. Euro-SDMX Metadata Structure (ESMS)

7. The Single Integrated Metadata Structure (SIMS)
is the reporting structure for reference metadata and data quality
uses concepts taken from the SDMX cross-domain concepts plus more detailed sub-concepts measuring data quality
is a metadata structure definition which is used across different statistical domains

9. Presentation of the ESS MH application9 9

10. Reference metadata files’ workflow
Published (Publisher)
Ready for publication (Validator)
(Super)Provider/Validator can recall a file
Validated (Validator)
Ready for validation ((Super)Provider/Validator)
Validator can reject a file
Draft ((Super)Provider/Validator)

11. Actors/Roles
Metadata Administrator (PUBLISHER) -B5, Eurostat Full access to all domains for all Metadata providers
Domain Manager (VALIDATOR) -Eurostat
Full access to all metadata flows belonging to his/her
designated statistical domain
National Administrator (SUPER PROVIDER) -ESS Full access to all domains and metadata flows across the different institutions placed in his/her country
National User (PROVIDER) -ESS Access only to the metadata flows pertaining to his/her specific domain

12. How to access ESS MH application?
Access: contact Eurostat Metadata Team
Login = your ECAS username
Password = your ECAS password
Available since 31st January 2014

13. ESS MH for National Users /Administrators
Creating a new national reference metadata file
Reference metadata files, General management
Reference metadata files, Flexible report
Reference metadata file, Importation
Reference metadata file, Validation & Rejection
Administering National Users
Create a new reference metadata file: The user is guided through this process with a step-by-step wizard which allows the user to fill in all required information.
Manage reference metadata file(s): The user can edit, copy, remove and manage versions of the existing reference metadata files associated with the selected domain and metadata flow. It is also possible to view available reference metadata files, download the files locally and send files to eDAMIS.
Generate reference metadata file temImport reference metadata fileplate: The user can generate a template in XML format, by selecting one of the available Report Structures. This template can then be used for creating a Reference Metadata file, without the RME.
: The user can import a reference metadata file by selecting this action.
Select another reference metadata flow: The user can select another reference metadata flow on which to perform actions.

14. Entering the ESS MH application
Header
- Logo of the European Commission, links to "Register", "Links", "Contact", and "Important legal notice". There will be an option to change the language of the application in the future.
- Links to SDMX Registry and EMIS (for future implementation).
Fields  to enter the Domain, Username, and Password and the Log In button.
Information  on required log in credentials and what to do in case the user forgets or does not have a user name and password.

15. ECAS –enter your email address

16. ECAS –enter your password

17. Home page

18. Creating an ESMS metadata file

19. 2 possibilities: Add / New

20. Wizard - Info

21. Wizard – Content (1)

22. Wizard – Content, Reuse (2.1)

23. Wizard – Content, Reuse (2.2)

24. Wizard – Content, MS Word/Excel (3)

25. Wizard – Content, Dates (4)

26. Wizard –Content, Images (5)

27. Wizard - Annexes

28. Wizard -Summary

29. Quality measures

30. Sending for validation

31. Transmission via Edamis

32. General Management

33. Print

34. Generate excel

35. User details and preferences

36. Filter managment (1)

37. Filter management (2)

38. Columns management (1)

39. Columns management (2), categories showing

40. Columns management (3), categories positioning

41. Columns management (4), sorting

42. Columns management (5), viewing

43. Actions
Edit metadata file -allows direct access to the content of the metadata file which can be edited, reverting the RMF back to Draft when it is triggered;
Copy metadata file - especially useful when most or all information remains true for another RMF;
Direct access to Send for validation;
Recall a RMF after it has been sent for validation and/or Validated;
Direct link to Delete the RMF;
Download RMF is accessible through here;
View history of a particular RMF and compare with previous versions of the RMF;
Preview of the current RMF that is stored in the system according to the concepts and sub-concepts used. 

44. Actions according to the status of the RMF (NATUSERS)
If in Draft, all actions are covered except for Recall;
If in Ready for validation, Validated or Ready for publication, the functionalities available are the same as in Draft except for the Delete action which is not foreseen and the availability of Recall instead of Send for validation and Edit;

45. Global actions

46. Global actions –Compare (1)

47. Global actions –Compare (2)

48. Flexible reports

49. Flexible reports (1)

50. Flexible reports (2)

51. Reference metadata file Import

52. SDMX-ML files

53. Reference metadata file Validation & Need info

54. The RMF owner can Recall a file that is Ready for validation

55. Need info

56. Administering National Users

57. The specific role of National Administrators

58. Granting access to new members (1)

59. Granting access to new members (2)

60. Thank you for your attention