On the Origin of Metadata

Metadata has been around and has evolved for centuries, albeit not recognized as such. Medieval manuscripts typically had illuminations at the start of each chapter, being both a kind of signature for the author writing the script and a pictorial chapter anchor for the illiterates at the time. Nowad...

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Main Authors: Sam Coppens, Rik van de Walle, Seth van Hooland, Laurence Hauttekeete, Tom Evens, Ruben Verborgh, Erik Mannens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-12-01
Series:Information
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2078-2489/3/4/790