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It's About Time: Use of The Extended Date/Time Format in the Digital Public Library of America.

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Title: It's About Time: Use of The Extended Date/Time Format in the Digital Public Library of America.
Authors: Klose, Annamarie C.1 klose.16@osu.edu, Goldstein, Scott2 scott.goldstein@mcgill.ca, Levy, Morris S. mslevy69@gmail.com
Source: Library Resources & Technical Services. Oct2025, Vol. 69 Issue 4, p1-23. 23p.
Subject Terms: Publishing, Book industry, Sustainability
Company/Entity: EBSCO Industries Inc.
Reviews & Products: Library Resources & Technical Services (Periodical)
Abstract: The article analyzes how the Extended Date/Time Format (EDTF) improves the accuracy and usability of date metadata. Topics include the challenges of inconsistent or ambiguous date metadata; the adoption and impact of EDTF; and findings from a comparative study, showing an increase in EDTF-aligned records since 2015 but a decline in overall date metadata, leading to recommendations for improving metadata quality and interoperability.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The article analyzes how the Extended Date/Time Format (EDTF) improves the accuracy and usability of date metadata. Topics include the challenges of inconsistent or ambiguous date metadata; the adoption and impact of EDTF; and findings from a comparative study, showing an increase in EDTF-aligned records since 2015 but a decline in overall date metadata, leading to recommendations for improving metadata quality and interoperability.
ISSN:00242527
DOI:10.5860/l/lrts.69n4.8549