Proposal: Develop the next metadata schema as OpenGeoMetadata v.1.0

[karenmajewicz]

In light of the work happening for the OpenGeoMetadata API, I propose that we develop a new metadata schema version. OGM Aardvark is about 5 years old and can continue for the long term as the default GeoBlacklight profile.

However, the API is more flexible and offers the opportunity to develop a schema first and then an application based around it. We might revisit our namespacing decisions (use ogm_ instead of gbl_) for custom fields, implement a more robust way of including multiple links, display relationships of items and collections better, etc.

[thatbudakguy]

Just noting that at the winter 2026 community sprint the name codename 'Badger' has been gaining in popularity for this!

[thatbudakguy]

I'll try to draft a 'Badger' record for discussion incorporating #68, #66, #63, and other relevant issues.