Metadata Madness

Practical strategies for discovery, access and preservation.

Metadata Madness

📅 13 March 2026
🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm

What you will learn

The workshop explores how structured information makes content discoverable, usable, and valuable. Participants will learn how effective metadata improves search, organization, accessibility, and long-term preservation.

It is for anyone just starting out, as well as those looking to build on existing knowledge and practices.

What to expect

The session combines a short presentation with hands-on activities in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Define metadata and explain why it matters
• Identify different types of metadata
• Demonstrate an understanding of best-practice approaches
• Identify relevant tools and resources
• Improve discoverability through better tagging and description
• Avoid common metadata mistakes.

What to bring

• A laptop or device that allows you to edit a Word document
• Any policies, procedures or plans that supports the management of your digital assets

Target audience

This session is suitable for participants at all stages of their learning journey — whether you’re just getting started or looking to refresh and deepen your knowledge.

It’s ideal for:

• Foundational learners
• Mid-career professionals seeking a refresher
• Anyone wanting a clearer understanding of digital assets and their management

The theory covered in this session is relevant across a wide range of disciplines, including (but not limited to):

• Museums
• Galleries
• Archives
• Local studies libraries
• Schools and other educational institutions
• Businesses seeking to preserve their records and organisational history
• Community groups managing memorabilia or historical records

Good to know

• Places are strictly limited to 20 participants due to venue capacity. Keeping numbers small allows for a more interactive and impactful learning experience.
• If demand is high, an additional session may be scheduled.
• Online attendance is not available for this session; however, there may be other opportunities to participate in the program in the future.

Going Public: Collections Clinics are practical, peer-supported workshops for Collections WA contributors and anyone looking to increase access to their collections online.

Each workshop moves from presentation to hands-on practice, enabling participants to implement, refine, or develop their own work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Places are capped at 20 participants to allow for in-depth discussion, shared learning, and individual support.

Transport & Parking

Parking

There is a car park behind the building through the gate off Baird Ave. There is also parking on Baird Ave, local streets or the carpark across the highway adjacent to the Windsor Theatre.

Public transport

Bus routes 995 and 998/999.