GIS 101 is a webinar series presenting non-technical overviews of key GIS topics. This series was created as a tool for geospatial professionals to use both for their own education and to help inform the many non-geospatial professionals we work with.
On April 9 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET, there will be a GIS 101 live webinar on metadata.
Metadata has always helped us understand and trust our GIS data—but how much has it really changed over the years? This webinar will take a fresh look at the evolution of metadata, from its traditional forms to the new tools and practices that make sharing and understanding data easier than ever. We’ll explore how AI is starting to reshape the way we create, manage, and search for metadata, helping GIS professionals save time and get more value from their data.
Jordan Duft is an Esri product manager for metadata, catalog, and search functionalities across the ArcGIS platform. She enjoys working with cross-functional teams to support users as they unlock the full potential of their geospatial data.
On December 4, 2025, GIS 101 hosted a webinar about data preservation.
Elements of a Data Preservation Strategy, builds on an earlier NSGIC GIS 101 presentation, Data Preservation as a Legacy, and describes what a geospatial data preservation strategy is, the elements that need to be considered, the use of FAIR data principles (is the data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable), why geospatial metadata are foundational to data preservation, and some ways to incorporate data preservation strategies into the daily work of a geospatial team.
A link to the recording and presentation materials can be found below:
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