Help Shape the Future of Metadata Sharing: Survey Invitation

[Rosalyn Metz]

Dear Colleagues,

The Metadata Futures Task Force—convened by Core (a division of the American Library Association) and the International Coalition of Library Consortia (ICOLC)—invites you to participate in a survey on current metadata sharing and reuse practices across libraries and consortia.

This survey is part of a broader effort to develop community-informed guidelines that support equitable, transparent, and sustainable approaches to metadata governance. Your responses will help us understand the systems, policies, technologies, and vendor relationships shaping metadata workflows today.

We welcome responses from anyone involved in cataloging, metadata, discovery, systems, digital repositories, vendor negotiations, or related areas. Multiple individuals from the same institution are encouraged to participate, as metadata work often spans departments and roles.

Survey Link: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3HK5ZGamUfa02Qm 

Estimated time to complete: 20 to 30 Minutes

Deadline to respond: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

At the end of the survey, you’ll have the option to volunteer for a follow-up interview to share more detailed insights. Participation is voluntary, and your responses will remain confidential.

If you have any questions about the survey or the work of the Task Force, please reach out to the co-chairs of the Metadata Futures Task Force:

• Mary Beth Weber (mbf...@libraries.rutgers.edu)

• Rosalyn Metz (rosaly...@emory.edu)

Thank you for helping us build a more connected and inclusive metadata ecosystem.

Best,

Metadata Futures Task Force