Abstract
This paper reports on the DCMI Tools application profile for describing metadata applications. The paper defines the metadata tools landscape; presents the steps to develop the application profile; and presents the DCMI Tools application profile and taxonomy for tool functionalities. The paper concludes by highlighting next steps related to the implementation of the application profile.
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