Development of Metadata Schema for Myanmar Pagodas’ Information Management

Abstract

Myanmar pagodas are a unique and diverse group of structures that have evolved over time, reflecting the country's rich history and cultural heritage, therefore information about pagodas in Myanmar is valuable social and economic development. According to official data, a total of 603,199 pagodas scattered across the country.  This research aimed at creating a metadata schema for managing Myanmar pagodas’ information. The study adopted the Metadata Development Lifecycle Model by MATT (2008), through a systematic research process involving three phases. This paper presents the study on phase three which involved the development and evaluation of the pagoda metadata schema, resulting in a metadata schema which comprised of 14 main data elements and 68 data elements in total.  The schema will serve as a vital tool for preserving and documenting Myanmar's pagoda heritage, and foster collaboration among libraries, museums, and cultural institutions, both nationally and internationally.