3.1 Metadata Classification
The only metadata classification we have needed in-house so far is the distinction between conceptual and contextual metadata. This probably reflects the fact that we are only just beginning to try to integrate the metadata in the production lifecycle.
3.2 Metadata used/created at each phase
Specify needs - Vardok, Stabas and Adminstrative system for products, projects and processes
Design - Stabas and Metadatabase for questionnaires
Build - None
Collect - Datadok and Metadatabase for questionnaires
Process - Datadok
Analyse - Vardok, Stabas and About the statistics
Disseminate - Metadata portal, About the statistics, About the data collections, StatBank. Service library for metadata systems (Stabas, Vardok, Datadok, Metadb).
3.3 Metadata relevant to other business processes
Our current Adminstrative system for products, projects and processes is linked to management and budgeting.