NYPL Metadata

Welcome to the documentation site of the Metadata Services Unit (MSU) of the New York Public Library

Located within New York Public Library’s Special Collections Processing department, our unit:

• Increases access and discovery of library resources
• Strengthens data interoperability across the library
• Supports and engages staff in efficient metadata creation, assessment, enhancement, and remediation for resources digitized for NYPL Digital Collections
• Provides staff training, project consultation, and documentation of local standards and practices
• Supports the improvement and maintenance of our Metadata Management System (MMS) and Digital Collections on product development teams