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ISO/IEC 11179, Information Technology -- Metadata registries (MDR)

The 11179 standard is a multipart standard that includes the following parts:

� Part 1: Framework

� Part 2: Classification

� Part 3: Registry metamodel and basic attributes

� Part 4: Formulation of data definitions

� Part 5: Naming and identification principles

� Part 6: Registration

� Part 7: Datasets

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11179-1: Framework

This part of ISO/IEC 11179 introduces and discusses fundamental ideas of data elements, value domains, data element concepts, conceptual domains, and classification schemes essential to the understanding of this set of standards and provides the context for associating the individual parts of ISO/IEC 11179.

Project Editor: Dan GILLMAN

Edition 3 � under development:� Link to ISO Project Portal

	CD	CD2	CD3	DIS	IS
Text:	2012-04-29 SC32 N2224 ( doc , pdf )	2013-07-17 SC32 N2413 ( docx , pdf )	2014-01-26 SC32 N2455 ( docx , pdf )	2014-11-05 DIS 11179-1 Ed 3	Sneak peek 2015-03-06 WG2 N2059
Summary of voting:	2012-08-12 SC32 N2270 ( doc , pdf )	2013-10-24 SC32 N2435 ( doc , pdf )	2014-05-07 SC32 N2482 ( doc , pdf )	�Ballot closed 2015-02-05 DIS 11179-1 Ed 3
Resolution of Comments:	2013-07-17 SC32 N2414 ( doc , pdf )	2014-01-26 SC32 N2456 ( doc , pdf )	2014-08-15 SC32 N2549 ( doc , pdf )	2015-03-06 WG2 N2058

Open WG2 Issue Forum.

Published Editions:

Edition 2 published	2004-09-15	ISO/IEC 11179-1:2004(E)
Edition 1 published	1999-12-01	ISO/IEC 11179-1:1999(E)

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11179-2: Classification

This part of ISO/IEC 11179 provides a conceptual model for managing classification schemes. There are many structures used to organize classification schemes and there are many subject matter areas that classification schemes describe. So, this Part also provides a two-faceted classification for classification schemes themselves.

Project Editorss:� Frank FARANCE and Tae-Sul SEO

Edition 3 � new project registered 2014-08-19�� Link to ISO Project Portal

Rationale for 3^rd edition:

ISO/IEC 11179-2:2005 Classification is no longer consistent with ISO/IEC 11179-3:2013, which includes a clause 9.2 Classifications Metamodel Region and Clause 9.1 Concepts Region. Part 2 Edition 3 should address use of Classifications, which is not within the scope of 11179-3:2013. Two options were discussed for part 2: Withdraw or Split. The published standards make no reference to editions, so withdrawing Part 2 could cause existing customers confusion or problems with compliance. The WG feels that a split to produce Part 2 Edition 3 WD to harmonize with Part 3 Edition 3 is needed, adding more explanation for creating and using Classifications, and adding references in the Bibliography to existing work on classifications. This part should refer to content already covered in 11179-3:2013, not repeat it. The WG reserves the option to change this part to a TR after the WD is developed. The rationale for leaving this part in 11179 versus adding to TR 19583 is that existing users of 11179 expect to find information related to Classifications in 11179, not somewhere else.

WD	CD	DIS	IS
2015-10-03 WG2 N2103	Target date: TBD	Limit date: 2017-08-19	Limit date: 2018-08-16

11179-3: Registry metamodel and basic attributes

This part of ISO/IEC 11179 specifies a conceptual model for a metadata registry, and a set of basic attributes for metadata for use when a full registry solution is not needed.

Project Editor: Ray GATES

Published Editions:�� Link to ISO Project Portal

Edition 3 published	2013-02-12	ISO/IEC 11179-3:2013(E)
Edition 2 with Cor 1 applied to text	2004-08-17	SC32 N1168
Technical Corrigendum	2004-03-17	ISO/IEC 11179-3:2003/Cor 1:2004
Edition 2 published	2003-02-15	ISO/IEC 11179-3:2003(E)
Edition 1 published	1994-12-15	ISO/IEC 11179-3:1994(E)

Open Issues with 11179-3 are posted on the WG2 Issue Forum.� (Edition 2 , Edition 3)

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11179-4: Formulation of data definitions

This part of ISO/IEC 11179 provides guidance on how to develop unambiguous data definitions. A number of specific rules and guidelines are presented in ISO/IEC 11179-4 that specify exactly how a data definition should be formed. A precise, well-formed definition is one of the most critical requirements for shared understanding of an administered item; well-formed definitions are imperative for the exchange of information. Only if every user has a common and exact understanding of the data item can it be exchanged trouble-free.

Project Editor:� Dan GILLMAN

Edition 3 � on hold

2007-12-06 WG2 N1079

Published Editions:�� Link to ISO Project Portal

Edition 2 published	2004-07-15	ISO/IEC 11179-4: 2004(E)
Edition 1 published	1995-07-01	ISO/IEC 11179-4:1995(E)

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11179-5: Naming and identification principles

This part of ISO/IEC 11179 provides guidance for the identification of administered items. Identification is a broad term for designating, or identifying, a particular data item. Identification can be accomplished in various ways, depending upon the use of the identifier. Identification includes the assignment of numerical identifiers that have no inherent meanings to humans; icons (graphic symbols to which meaning has been assigned); and names with embedded meaning, usually for human understanding, that are associated with the data item's definition and value domain.

Project Editor:� Judith NEWTON

Published Editions:

Edition 3 published	2015-04-01	ISO/IEC 11179-5:2015(E)
Edition 2 published	2005-09-01	ISO/IEC 11179-5:2005(E)
Edition 1 published	1995-12-01	ISO/IEC 11179-5:1995(E)

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11179-6: Registration

This part of ISO/IEC 11179 provides instruction on how a registration applicant may register a data item with a central Registration Authority and the allocation of unique identifiers for each data item. Maintenance of administered items already registered is also specified in this document.

Project Editor:� Ray GATES

Published Editions:

Edition 3 published	2015-08-01	ISO/IEC 11179-6:2015
Edition 2 published	2005-01-15	ISO/IEC 11179-6:2005
Edition 1 published	1997-04-01	ISO/IEC 11179-6:1997

Open Issues are posted on the WG2 Issue Forum.

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11179-7: Datasets

This part of ISO/IEC 11179 provides a specification for a registry in which metadata that describes data sets, collections of data, published or curated by a single agent, and available for access or download in one or more formats, can be registered.

Project Editor:� Keith GORDON, Guangzhi SUN

Edition 3�� Link to ISO Project Portal

	WD	CD	DIS	IS
Text:	2015-04-20 WG2 N2063	TBD	Target date: 2018-03-16	Target date 2019-03-16
Summary of voting:	N/a
Resolution of Comments:	N/a

Edition 2 published	2005-11-15	ISO/IEC 11179-2:2005(E)
Edition 1 published	2000-02-15	ISO/IEC 11179-2:2000(E)