Metadata is descriptive information about an item in the Content System. Metadata can be used in searches within the Blackboard Content System or to ensure that an item is interoperable with other systems. Administrators may create, modify and manage custom metadata fields for their institution on the Custom Metadata page. Custom Metadata fields appear in the metadata options for each item that is added to the Content System.
Follow these steps to open the Custom Metadata page.
Step 1 Open the Blackboard Learning System Administrator Control Panel.
Step 2 Select Custom Metadata under Content System.
The following functions are available on the Custom Metadata page.
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add a metadata field |
Add Field. The Add Metadata Field will appear. |
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modify the properties of the custom metadata |
Manage Properties. The Custom Metadata Properties page will appear. |
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remove a field |
the check box next to each field that should be removed then click Remove in the action bar. The field will be removed from the system. |
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make changes to a template |
Modify next to the field. The Modify Metadata Field page will appear. |