Mapping the Victorian Education Web: Terms and Tools

Assoc. Prof. Liddy Nevile, Principal Researcher, Melbourne IT Ltd, Level 2 120 King Street, Melbourne 3000, Victoria, Australia. liddy@melbourneit.com.au

Keywords

Dublin Core; RDF; Education; Discovery

Abstract

This paper describes the design of the terms and syntax developed for the Victorian Department of Education, Employment and Training's 'Education Channel' catalog. In particular, the rationale for breaking from what was at the time common extended Dublin Core schemata and the early adoption of a qualified Dublin Core approach is considered. The tools to support the new approach are also described briefly. The Victorian Education Channel is due for release for public access in 2000.