1. 2008 EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project Geospatial Metadata: Intermediate Course Module 2: Using the EPA Metadata Editor (EME)

2. EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 2 Training Structure Agenda How to use the EPA Metadata Editor (EME) Installing Configuring Editing Using the database Using the validator Customizing the EME for your needs (NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources [NCDENR] example) – thanks Julia Harrell!! Materials EME Installation package (http://epa.gov/geospatial/eme.html) NCDENR Implementation example information NCDENR example attributes template

3. EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 3 Learning Objectives After completing this module the student can: Describe what is required to install the EME Describe how to use the major features of the EME Using the default buttons Using the database Using the help features Using the spell checker Using the validation service Describe how the EME can be customized for different user needs

4. EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 4 Pre-Installation Requirements Important! ArcGIS 9.2 SP 1.Net Feature for ArcGIS Microsoft.Net Framework 2.0.Net Feature for ArcGIS.NET Framework 2.0

5. EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 5 Using the EME: Hands-on Demonstration Basic EME features Configuring the EME EME user interface structure and design Using the default setters Using the EME database Using the help features Using the spell-checker Using the validation service

6. EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 6 Using the EME: State of NC Example Process NC DENR created a metadata implementation (draft) Designed to be simple and easy Includes key concerns for NC DENR Currently in progress Map fields to EME database Populate database Populate detailed attributes separately (if desired) Use default setters and interactively enter text

7. EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 7 Training Recap Key Topics Pre-Installation requirements Configuring the EME 2.1 Using the database Working with the EME 2.1 Using the help file Using the validation service NC custom example Next Steps Training repeated 9/16/2008 EME v3 coming out in September EME v3 trainings October 7 and 14

8. EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 8 Metadata Tools and Templates Resources Some Key Resources for Peaceful Metadata Editing EPAs Metadata Editor (EME) http://www.epa.gov/geospatial/eme.html Metaparser http://geo-nsdi.er.usgs.gov/validation/ http://geology.usgs.gov/tools/metadata/ FGDC CSDGM Graphical Image Map http://www.fgdc.gov/csdgmgraphical/index.html Metadata Toolbox http://support.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=downloads.geoprocessing.filteredGat eway&GPID=13 http://support.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=downloads.geoprocessing.filteredGat eway&GPID=13

9. EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 9 EME Quiz! Name one way to enter information into the EME A.Using default setters B.Using dropdowns C.Manually D.All of the above What does the EME require to be installed? A.ArcGIS 9.2 service pack 1 B.Microsofts.Net framework 2.0 C..Net support feature for ArcGIS D.All of the above Users can enter information into the EME database to customize it for their needs A.True B.False