Eye on the Prize: Assessing the success of metadata CAP grants

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Eye on the PrizeAssessing the success of
metadata CAP grants

• Chris Cialek
• Minnesota Land Management Information Center
• ASPRS Annual Conference
• Denver, CO
• May 25, 2004

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Metadata

• Implemented as an information system
• An innovation that requires
• Standards
• Software
• New processes
• New business practices
• New commitments
• Challenge developing implementation strategy

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Diffusion Theory

• Diffusion is the process by which an innovation
  is adopted and gains acceptance by members of a
  certain community. Everett
  Rogers

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Diffusion Theory

• Perceived Attributes adopters judge an
  innovation based on their perceptions
• can be tried on a limited basis before adoption
• offers observable results
• has an advantage relative to the status quo
• is not overly complex
• is compatible with existing practices and values

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Diffusion Theory

• Rate of Adoption

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A State MetadataImplementation Plan

• Provide a Metadata Standard
• (3. Advantage, 4. Complexity)
• Distribute Free Software for Collecting Metadata
• (1. Trialable, 2. Observable, 3. Advantage)
• Offer Web-based Search Capabilities
• (2. Observable, 3. Advantage)
• Provide Training Support
• (5. Compatible)

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Applying the PlanProvide a Metadata Standard
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Applying the PlanDistribute Metadata Collection
Software
Format Converter
DataLogr
ArcCatalog
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Applying the PlanOffer Web-based Search
Capabilities
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Applying the PlanProvide Training Support
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CAP Motivates Action

• TWO GRANTS COMPLETED
• 146 metadata records created
• 12 training events held statewide 64 orgs
  represented
• 3 new Clearinghouse nodes created
• 2 state strategic planning sessions held
• Metadata branding study conducted
• Collection software made available online
• 2 state awards received
• State matched 95

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Success Example
Clearinghouse technology has dramatically
increased LMICs data delivery effectiveness
Data Deliveries
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Metadata TimelineOnline Records Major Events
CAP I
CAP II
1st MN Metadata Workshop
FGDC Video- conference
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Reasons for Optimism

• A new wave of adopters seems to be emerging
• Student workshop attendees asking for instruction
  in their new workplaces
• Those beyond core adopters are collaborating
• Local government advocates are publishing
• Number of metadata mentors is growing
• Unsolicited records are submitted to
  Clearinghouse
• Neighboring states/provinces are sharing ideas

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Observations from CAP Experience

• Stated goals (e.g. build the NSDI all data
  discoverable) may mask more subtle achievements
• A second generation of innovators adopters may
  be emerging
• CAP funding provides persistent resources to help
  proceed through adoption ramp-up
• Minnesotas metadata implementation plan would
  have little traction without FGDC support

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