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METS (Metadata Encoding and Transmission Standard)

METS (Metadata Encoding and Transmission Standard): Developed and maintained by the Library of Congress, METS is an XML-based metadata standard optimized for managing digital objects and a digital archival environment. [ Archive Glossary ]

https://www.loc.gov/standards/mets/

 

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