Metadata Tools
Geospatial Metadata tools – FGDC
ISO Metadata Editor Review – FGDC
XML Transformations – NOAA National Coastal Data Development Center
General
Geospatial Metadata Standards resources – FGDC
Metadata standards resources – NOAA National Coastal Data Development Center
FGDC Standard
FGDC Content standard for digital geospatial metadata (revised June 1998).
FGDC Content standard for digital geospatial metadata workbook version 2.0.
Official FGDC user-friendly interpretation of the Standard including FAQs and examples
FGDC Metadata quick guide. (March 2005)
A useful reference sheet with short explanations of elements and examples. Includes a list of ISO topic categories.
Geospatial Metadata Validation Service – USGS
FGDC validation tool
ISO Geographic Information – Metadata Standards
FGDC Endorsed ISO Metadata Standards
Preparing for International Metadata – FGDC (October 2011)