![]() ![]() As part of a research project, we have been working on prototype scripts (which are available on GitHub) which could download this metadata using the Google Drive API and convert to The National Archives current metadata standards. ![]() Metadata fields which can be extracted via the API can be seen here. While the Google Drive browser UI gives you a fairly limited set of metadata, there is a wealth of other metadata which is accessible via the Google Drive API. The National Archives has been looking at options for extracting metadata as well as exporting files (both native Google files and any other formats stored in Google Drive). GOOLE DOCS PDFThe original format cannot be exported and rendered as you would a Word Document or PDF file. These require different methods of handling, as they exist as data that is rendered within the browser, rather than as distinct files. One of the biggest issues is dealing with the Google native cloud formats produced by the suite of collaborative Google tools, such as docs, slides and sheets. The rise in cloud document management has brought new challenges which require changes to existing processes and methods. ![]() The National Archives has recently been looking at the issue of transferring material from departments with Google Workspace Environments (previously GSuite). Paul Young is Digital Preservation Specialist/Researcher at The National Archives UK
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