Metadata and discoverability: A use case overview

Abstract

This paper presents a brief overview of open interface options and use cases for Crossref metadata. The collective effect of the community's use of metadata on content discoverability - and the need for richer metadata to support research communications - are presented in the context of a greater focus on non-bibliographic metadata. An increase in metadata querying and the core operating principle of transparency are discussed as aligned factors in making open, high-quality metadata a strategic priority for Crossref.