Metadata (AGLS)

Mandatory

The AGLS Metadata Standard is a set of descriptive elements which government departments and agencies use to improve the visibility and accessibility of their services and information.

Why Must I?

Under the Government Online Strategy, departments and agencies are required to adopt the AGLS standard. The AGLS was published as Australian Standard (AS 5044) by Standards Australia in December 2002.

• AGLS Metadata Element Set (National Archives of Australia)
• Australian Governmment Implementation Manual: AGLS Metadata (National Archives of Australia)

Harvest Control Lists are not required. The National Archives of Australia and AGIMO rescinded this requirement in 2006.

How Do I?

• Applying the AGLS Metadata Standard In Australian Government Agencies - Frequently asked questions (National Archives of Australia)
• Use of Metadata for Web Resources (AGIMO, Better Practice Checklist)

Who Can Help?

For assistance contact:

Agency Service Centre
National Archives of Australia
Email: recordkeeping@naa.gov.au
Tel: 02 6212 3610
Fax: 02 6212 3989