This repository is for collecting suggestions, corrections, and questions related to the Archaeology Sample Metadata Profile developed by the IGSN–DataCite Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Community of Practice.
The aim of this repository is to provide a transparent and collaborative space for the community to:
- Propose enhancements or additions to the Sample Metadata Profile.
- Identify inconsistencies or ambiguities.
- Discuss alignment with related standards and practices.
You can share feedback in two main ways:
Use the “Suggest a change” template under the Issues tab to:
- Suggest edits or clarifications.
- Propose new (sub)properties or vocabularies.
- Report potential inconsistencies.
Comment on open issues if you have supporting information or alternative perspectives.
The current published version of the Metadata Profile is available at:
👉 https://igsn.github.io/archcop-metadata-profile/
(A PDF version is also available.)
All content in this repository, including feedback and contributions, is made available under the
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
By contributing, you agree that your submissions may be incorporated into future versions of the Archaeological Sample Metadata Profile under the same licence. Please avoid submitting any confidential or unpublished material.
This repository is maintained by the IGSN–DataCite Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Community of Practice.