ISO IEC 11179-1-2023 PDF

Full title and description

ISO/IEC 11179-1:2023 — Information technology — Metadata registries (MDR) — Part 1: Framework. This part presents the overall framework for the ISO/IEC 11179 series and provides foundational guidance for understanding metadata, the structure and purpose of metadata registries, and how the individual parts of the 11179 series relate to one another.

Abstract

This document provides the means for understanding and associating the individual parts of ISO/IEC 11179 and is the foundation for a conceptual understanding of metadata and metadata registries. It describes the relationship of ISO/IEC 11179 to other JTC 1/SC 32 deliverables and clarifies that, within 11179, “metadata” refers specifically to descriptions of data; the part does not provide a general treatment of metadata.

General information

• Status: Published
• Publication date: 16 January 2023 (published January 2023)
• Publisher: ISO / IEC (developed under ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 32)
• ICS / categories: 35.040.50 (Automatic identification and data capture techniques)
• Edition / version: Edition 4 (2023)
• Number of pages: 34

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Scope

Part 1 establishes the conceptual framework that explains the purpose and organization of the ISO/IEC 11179 series. It helps users understand how the other parts fit together (for example the metamodel, registration rules, naming principles and classification guidance), and it defines the intended meaning of “metadata” within the series (descriptions of data). It is intended for architects, registry designers, and those who need to apply or interpret other parts of the 11179 family rather than as a prescriptive implementation specification.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of the overall framework and objectives of the 11179 series.
• Clarification of terminology and conceptual relationships used across the series (how concepts, data element concepts, representations and data elements relate).
• Guidance on the role and purpose of a metadata registry and how registry parts interact.
• Mapping and relationship guidance to other JTC 1/SC 32 deliverables and to other parts of ISO/IEC 11179.
• High-level governance and registration intent (not prescriptive system design or implementation details).

Typical use and users

Used by data architects, metadata specialists, registry designers, information managers, standards bodies, and system integrators to understand the structure, purpose and relationships of the ISO/IEC 11179 series. It is consulted when planning or evaluating a metadata registry approach, preparing metadata governance materials, or aligning enterprise metadata work with international practice.

Related standards

Part 1 is the framework for the broader ISO/IEC 11179 family. Closely related and complementary parts include ISO/IEC 11179-3 (Metamodel for registry common facilities), ISO/IEC 11179-6 (Registration), ISO/IEC TR 11179-2 (Classification, as a technical report), and a number of newer extension parts (for example parts addressing data-set registration and other registry extensions). For authoritative listings and the most recent editions of other parts consult the ISO and IEC catalogue entries for the 11179 series.

Keywords

metadata registry, MDR, metadata, data element, data element concept, conceptual framework, ISO/IEC 11179, registration, metamodel, metadata governance

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO/IEC 11179-1:2023 is Part 1 (Framework) of the ISO/IEC 11179 series on metadata registries; it describes the overall purpose, organization and conceptual foundations of the series.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the high-level framework, terminology and relationships between the parts of ISO/IEC 11179 and explains the intended scope of “metadata” within the series (descriptions of data). It does not provide detailed implementation or system design rules.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Data architects, metadata managers, registry designers, standards developers, and anyone needing to align metadata practice with the ISO/IEC 11179 approach.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO/IEC 11179-1:2023 is the current published edition (Edition 4, published January 2023) and replaces the 2015 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 1 of the ISO/IEC 11179 series (Metadata registries). Other parts cover classification, metamodels, naming, registration procedures and extensions for dataset registration and related facilities.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Metadata registry, metadata, data element, data element concept, metamodel, registration, governance, ISO/IEC 11179.