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Library convention doesn't inform how Footprint Properties should be 
filled. I think it would be good to add some rules to avoid mess.
My proposition is:
1. Doc
    Some information that will allow to identify footprint should be 
provided, eg manufacturer, manufacturers name, datasheet file name. Link 
to datasheet is not enough because it can be broken in future.
2. Keywords
    Don't use misleading Keywords. Keywords separated with space character.
3. Reference
    Reference should be default (the same as footprint name).
4. Value
    Default: VAL**
5. Attributes
    Follow recommendations from user manual.
6. Move and Place
    Default: Free.
7. Auto Place
    0 and 0 (recommendation from user manual).
8. Local Clearance Values
    Default: 0 (if there is no reason to change it).
9. 3D Shape Names
    Relative path with KISYS3DMOD set to ... 
/kicad-library/modules/packages3d, path is: LIBRARY_NAME/FOOTPRINT_NAME.wrl

What do you think about it?

Michał Stec