The Metadata Generation Research (MGR) project is developing a model that will facilitate the most efficient and effective means of metadata production by integrating human and automatic processes. MGR goals include: study human and automatic metadata generation processes; develop protocols for collaboration between resource authors and metadata professionals during the metadata generation process; evaluate the integration of collaborative human metadata generation processes and automatic generation processes; consider implications for the development of the Semantic Web. Includes information of the project staff, publications, sponsors, press releases, task force, survey and project documentation.