Warwick Framework A larger framework for Dublin Core that allows for:

• Co-existence

  • DC can co-exist, be combined with, and complement others sets of metadata

• Community-specific standards

  • Groups/communities can develop and maintain standard metadata sets that serve their unique needs.

• Consistency

  • Metadata of different types can be handled consistently

• Growth/extensibility

  • New and emerging metadata schemes can be incorporated
  • Framework transcends existing networked infrastructure