[Dspace-general] dc.creator "do not use" -- why?

[Platt, Alice]

I am just starting on a DSpace project in collaboration with the IT department at my institution. I am selecting metadata fields to use and would like to know why the dc.creation element is labeled "do not use; only for harvested metadata". I do not understand; I would think this would be the most appropriate element for authors, regardless. If dc.creator isn't being used, what is the default author element?

Another question - the information on the DSpace wiki is largely technical in nature. Is there a source for information for the librarian side of things that I might have missed? Best practices for metadata, search & discovery, interface design, workflows, how to work with users and groups, etc.?

Thanks!

Alice Platt
Digital Initiatives Librarian
Shapiro Library
Southern New Hampshire University
2500 North River Rd
Manchester, NH 03106
603-668-2211 x 2156

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