ISO 15836 is an international standard that defines the structure and content of metadata for digital resources. It aims to facilitate the discovery, management, and sharing of information by providing a consistent framework for describing various types of digital content, such as documents, images, and datasets. The standard is commonly associated with the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative, which offers a set of simple and flexible elements for metadata creation. ISO 15836 helps organizations improve their information retrieval processes and enhances interoperability between different systems and platforms, making it easier for users to find relevant resources.