Q: What is the ADL-Registry?

A: The ADL-Registry is a database of descriptive metadata that will eventually contain information about the courses and other learning materials in all DoD repositories. The ADL is actively working with early adopters to populate the Registry, demonstrate its value, and develop software tools for future adopters. The Registry is hosted at the Defense Information Technology Center.

Q: What is the location of the ADL-R website?

A: https://adlregistry.dtic.mil/2/index1.htm

Q: What is the location of the metadata requirements?

A: The ADL-Registry website contains both the Envelope cardinality document and the LOM cardinality document: https://adlregistry.dtic.mil/5/index1.htm.

Q: What other documents are available at the website related to metadata?

A: An Introduction to ADL-Registry Metadata. The ADL-Registry Content Schema Map describes the ADL-Registry content object metadata elements in detail. Review the example to see how your repository metadata submissions should be composed.

Q: What type of content is typically registered in the ADL-Registry?

A: Typically either repositories or SCORM content packages are registered with the ADL-Registry.

Q: Are there FAQ's posted to the ADL-Registry website?

A: Yes, visit: https://adlregistry.dtic.mil/8/index3.htm