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The Language Metadata Table (LMT) specification was conceived by HBO in 2016. The LMT was created to provide a unified source of reference for language codes for use throughout the media and entertainment industries.
LMT Working Group’s Mission Statement:
- to create a standardized table of language codes for implementation by entertainment and other industries using IETF BCP 47
- to facilitate efficient and consistent LMT usage through best practices
- to extend LMT code values through vetted field definitions and approved language code values with a community of thought leaders who focus on information and data from the business, professional associations and academic institutions through the exchange of knowledge and collaboration
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| Descriptor | LMT_Group_Name | LMT_Group_Tag | LMT_Audio_Tag_Primary | LMT_Audio_Tag_Alternate | LMT_Long_Description_Primary | LMT_Long_Description_Alternate | LMT_Audio_Endonym_Primary | LMT_Audio_Endonym_Alternate | LMT_Visual_Tag_Primary | LMT_Visual_Tag_Alternate | LMT_Visual_Endonym_Primary | LMT_Visual_Endonym_Alternate | Notes |
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Current Release – LMT v5.0: April 9, 2024
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LMT Approved Updates: April 30, 2024
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The LMT Working Group collaborates with leading fluent speakers in the global media & entertainment industry as well as the library & information science community. Working Group meetings are held regularly (monthly) to vet definitions and codes accordingly.
Since LMT’s initial release, the Working Group has reached agreement on over 280 language codes and display values – with another 50 being researched.
ADOPTION & COMPLIANCE
ADOPTION: Ready to adopt the Language Metadata Table?
The power and benefits of LMT become quickly evident once implemented. Users find enhanced interoperability, greater ease of use across internal departments and external vendors, less confusion, and reduced overhead.
COMPLIANCE: Checking to see if you’re already compliant?
LMT provides industry approved display values. Ultimately, you are considered LMT-compliant if you are using the codes.
SUBMISSION: Want to submit a new language request?
LMT is a dynamic and ever-growing list. If you have a legitimate use case to add a new language, submit it for approval today! The Working Group will review and vet the code based on your defined use case.
Join the Language Metadata Table Working Group
Chaired by: Yonah Levenson, Founder, Director, and Instructor, Rutgers University Digital Asset Management Certificate program
LMT Working Group/Chairs contact: lmt@CDSAonline.org
If you are interested in participating in CDSA’s LMT Working Group SIGN UP HERE -or- contact: secretariat@CDSAonline.org