dublin core metadata initiative The Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI) incorporated as an independent entity (separating from OCLC) in 2008 that provides an open forum for the development of interoperable online metadata standards for a broad range of purposes and of business models. DCMI's activities include consensus-driven working groups, global conferences and workshops, standards liaison, and educational efforts to promote widespread acceptance of metadata standards and practices. (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: Dublin Core Metadata Initiative) 41 59 2.4 1.7 1 1.7 http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/sites/all/datacharts/hc/12363-chart-wp.html