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+# add+metadata.py
+
+This script adds new metadata to items that are missing it. The values for this new metadata are taken from the existing input metadata field.
+```
+python add_metadata.py --to_mtd_field dc.date.issued --from_mtd_field dc.date.submitted dc.date.committed dc.date.defense
+```
diff --git a/tools/dc_date_issued_searching/create_dc_date_issued.py b/tools/add_metadata/add_metadata.py
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