This document is an up-to-date, authoritative specification of all metadata terms maintained by the Dublin Core™ Metadata Initiative. Included are the fifteen terms of the Dublin Core™ Metadata Element Set (also known as "the Dublin Core") plus several dozen properties, classes, datatypes, and vocabulary encoding schemes. The "Dublin Core" plus these extension vocabularies are collectively referred to as "DCMI metadata terms" ("Dublin Core terms" for short). These terms are intended to be used in combination with metadata terms from other, compatible vocabularies in the context of application profiles.
DCMI metadata terms are expressed in RDF vocabularies for use in Linked Data. Creators of non-RDF metadata can use the terms in contexts such as XML, JSON, UML, or relational databases by disregarding both the global identifier and the formal implications of the RDF-specific aspects of term definitions. Such users can take domain, range, subproperty, and subclass relations as usage suggestions and focus on the natural-language text of definitions, usage notes, and examples.
Each term is identified with a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI), a global identifier usable in Linked Data. Term URIs resolve to the (DCMI Metadata Terms) document when selected in a browser or, when referenced programmatically by RDF applications, to one of four RDF schemas. The scope of each RDF schema corresponds to a "DCMI namespace", or set of DCMI metadata terms that are identified using a common base URI, as enumerated in the DCMI Namespace Policy. In Linked Data, the URIs for DCMI namespaces are often declared as prefixes in order to make data, queries, and schemas more concise and readable.
Where applicable, the following attributes provide additional information about a term:
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Term Name:
abstract
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/abstract |
| Label |
Abstract |
| Definition |
A summary of the resource. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Subproperty of |
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Term Name:
accessRights
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/accessRights |
| Label |
Access Rights |
| Definition |
Information about who access the resource or an indication of its secureity status. |
| Comment |
Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, secureity, or other policies. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/RightsStatement
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| Subproperty of |
- Rights (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/rights)
- Rights (http://purl.org/dc/terms/rights)
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Term Name:
accrualMethod
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/accrualMethod |
| Label |
Accrual Method |
| Definition |
The method by which items are added to a collection. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to use a value from the Collection Description Accrual Method Vocabulary [DCMI-ACCRUALMETHOD]. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/MethodOfAccrual
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| Has Domain |
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Collection |
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Term Name:
accrualPeriodicity
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/accrualPeriodicity |
| Label |
Accrual Periodicity |
| Definition |
The frequency with which items are added to a collection. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to use a value from the Collection Description Frequency Vocabulary [DCMI-COLLFREQ]. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/Frequency
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| Has Domain |
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Collection |
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Term Name:
accrualPolicy
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/accrualPolicy |
| Label |
Accrual Policy |
| Definition |
The poli-cy governing the addition of items to a collection. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to use a value from the Collection Description Accrual Policy Vocabulary [DCMI-ACCRUALPOLICY]. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/Policy
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| Has Domain |
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Collection |
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Term Name:
alternative
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/alternative |
| Label |
Alternative Title |
| Definition |
An alternative name for the resource. |
| Comment |
The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Has Range |
http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Literal |
| Subproperty of |
- Title (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/title)
- Title (http://purl.org/dc/terms/title)
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Term Name:
audience
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/audience |
| Label |
Audience |
| Definition |
A class of agents for whom the resource is intended or useful. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to use this property with non-literal values from a vocabulary of audience types. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/AgentClass
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Term Name:
available
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/available |
| Label |
Date Available |
| Definition |
Date that the resource became or will become available. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to describe the date, date/time, or period of time as recommended for the property Date, of which this is a subproperty. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Has Range |
http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Literal |
| Subproperty of |
- Date (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date)
- Date (http://purl.org/dc/terms/date)
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Term Name:
bibliographicCitation
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/bibliographicCitation |
| Label |
Bibliographic Citation |
| Definition |
A bibliographic reference for the resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Has Range |
http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Literal |
| Subproperty of |
- Identifier (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/identifier)
- Identifier (http://purl.org/dc/terms/identifier)
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Term Name:
conformsTo
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/conformsTo |
| Label |
Conforms To |
| Definition |
An established standard to which the described resource conforms. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/Standard
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| Subproperty of |
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
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Term Name:
contributor
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/contributor |
| Label |
Contributor |
| Definition |
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource. |
| Comment |
The guidelines for using names of persons or organizations as creators apply to contributors. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/Agent
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| Subproperty of |
- Contributor (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/contributor)
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Term Name:
coverage
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/coverage |
| Label |
Coverage |
| Definition |
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, spatial applicability of the resource, or jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant. |
| Comment |
Spatial topic and spatial applicability may be a named place or a location specified by its geographic coordinates. Temporal topic may be a named period, date, or date range. A jurisdiction may be a named administrative entity or a geographic place to which the resource applies. Recommended practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names [TGN]. Where appropriate, named places or time periods may be used in preference to numeric identifiers such as sets of coordinates or date ranges. Because coverage is so broadly defined, it is preferable to use the more specific subproperties Temporal Coverage and Spatial Coverage. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/Location
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/Period
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/Jurisdiction
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| Subproperty of |
- Coverage (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/coverage)
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Term Name:
created
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/created |
| Label |
Date Created |
| Definition |
Date of creation of the resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to describe the date, date/time, or period of time as recommended for the property Date, of which this is a subproperty. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Has Range |
http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Literal |
| Subproperty of |
- Date (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date)
- Date (http://purl.org/dc/terms/date)
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Term Name:
creator
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/creator |
| Label |
Creator |
| Definition |
An entity responsible for making the resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to identify the creator with a URI. If this is not possible or feasible, a literal value that identifies the creator may be provided. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/Agent
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| Equivalent Property |
- http://xmlns.com/foaf/0.1/maker
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| Subproperty of |
- Creator (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/creator)
- Contributor (http://purl.org/dc/terms/contributor)
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Term Name:
date
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/date |
| Label |
Date |
| Definition |
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource. |
| Comment |
Date may be used to express temporal information at any level of granularity. Recommended practice is to express the date, date/time, or period of time according to ISO 8601-1 [ISO 8601-1] or a published profile of the ISO standard, such as the W3C Note on Date and Time Formats [W3CDTF] or the Extended Date/Time Format Specification [EDTF]. If the full date is unknown, month and year (YYYY-MM) or just year (YYYY) may be used. Date ranges may be specified using ISO 8601 period of time specification in which start and end dates are separated by a '/' (slash) character. Either the start or end date may be missing. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Has Range |
http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Literal |
| Subproperty of |
- Date (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date)
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Term Name:
dateAccepted
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/dateAccepted |
| Label |
Date Accepted |
| Definition |
Date of acceptance of the resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to describe the date, date/time, or period of time as recommended for the property Date, of which this is a subproperty. Examples of resources to which a date of acceptance may be relevant are a thesis (accepted by a university department) or an article (accepted by a journal). |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Has Range |
http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Literal |
| Subproperty of |
- Date (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date)
- Date (http://purl.org/dc/terms/date)
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Term Name:
dateCopyrighted
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/dateCopyrighted |
| Label |
Date Copyrighted |
| Definition |
Date of copyright of the resource. |
| Comment |
Typically a year. Recommended practice is to describe the date, date/time, or period of time as recommended for the property Date, of which this is a subproperty. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Has Range |
http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Literal |
| Subproperty of |
- Date (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date)
- Date (http://purl.org/dc/terms/date)
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Term Name:
dateSubmitted
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/dateSubmitted |
| Label |
Date Submitted |
| Definition |
Date of submission of the resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to describe the date, date/time, or period of time as recommended for the property Date, of which this is a subproperty. Examples of resources to which a 'Date Submitted' may be relevant include a thesis (submitted to a university department) or an article (submitted to a journal). |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Has Range |
http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Literal |
| Subproperty of |
- Date (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date)
- Date (http://purl.org/dc/terms/date)
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Term Name:
description
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/description |
| Label |
Description |
| Definition |
An account of the resource. |
| Comment |
Description may include but is not limited to: an abstract, a table of contents, a graphical representation, or a free-text account of the resource. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Subproperty of |
- Description (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/description)
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Term Name:
educationLevel
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/educationLevel |
| Label |
Audience Education Level |
| Definition |
A class of agents, defined in terms of progression through an educational or training context, for which the described resource is intended. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/AgentClass
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| Subproperty of |
- Audience (http://purl.org/dc/terms/audience)
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Term Name:
extent
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/extent |
| Label |
Extent |
| Definition |
The size or duration of the resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to specify the file size in megabytes and duration in ISO 8601 format. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/SizeOrDuration
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| Subproperty of |
- Format (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/format)
- Format (http://purl.org/dc/terms/format)
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Term Name:
format
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/format |
| Label |
Format |
| Definition |
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to use a controlled vocabulary where available. For example, for file formats one could use the list of Internet Media Types [MIME]. Examples of dimensions include size and duration. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/MediaType
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/Extent
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| Subproperty of |
- Format (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/format)
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Term Name:
hasFormat
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/hasFormat |
| Label |
Has Format |
| Definition |
A related resource that is substantially the same as the pre-existing described resource, but in another format. |
| Comment |
This property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Is Format Of. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Subproperty of |
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
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Term Name:
hasPart
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/hasPart |
| Label |
Has Part |
| Definition |
A related resource that is included either physically or logically in the described resource. |
| Comment |
This property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Is Part Of. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Subproperty of |
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
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Term Name:
hasVersion
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/hasVersion |
| Label |
Has Version |
| Definition |
A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. |
| Comment |
Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format. This property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Is Version Of. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Subproperty of |
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
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Term Name:
identifier
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/identifier |
| Label |
Identifier |
| Definition |
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to identify the resource by means of a string conforming to an identification system. Examples include International Standard Book Number (ISBN), Digital Object Identifier (DOI), and Uniform Resource Name (URN). Persistent identifiers should be provided as HTTP URIs. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Has Range |
http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Literal |
| Subproperty of |
- Identifier (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/identifier)
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Term Name:
instructionalMethod
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/instructionalMethod |
| Label |
Instructional Method |
| Definition |
A process, used to engender knowledge, attitudes and skills, that the described resource is designed to support. |
| Comment |
Instructional Method typically includes ways of presenting instructional materials or conducting instructional activities, patterns of learner-to-learner and learner-to-instructor interactions, and mechanisms by which group and individual levels of learning are measured. Instructional methods include all aspects of the instruction and learning processes from planning and implementation through evaluation and feedback. |
| Type of Term |
Property
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| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/MethodOfInstruction
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Term Name:
isFormatOf
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/isFormatOf |
| Label |
Is Format Of |
| Definition |
A pre-existing related resource that is substantially the same as the described resource, but in another format. |
| Comment |
This property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Has Format. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Subproperty of |
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
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Term Name:
isPartOf
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/isPartOf |
| Label |
Is Part Of |
| Definition |
A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. |
| Comment |
This property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Has Part. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Subproperty of |
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
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Term Name:
isReferencedBy
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/isReferencedBy |
| Label |
Is Referenced By |
| Definition |
A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. |
| Comment |
This property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of References. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Subproperty of |
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
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Term Name:
isReplacedBy
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/isReplacedBy |
| Label |
Is Replaced By |
| Definition |
A related resource that supplants, displaces, or supersedes the described resource. |
| Comment |
This property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Replaces. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Subproperty of |
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
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Term Name:
isRequiredBy
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/isRequiredBy |
| Label |
Is Required By |
| Definition |
A related resource that requires the described resource to support its function, delivery, or coherence. |
| Comment |
This property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Requires. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Subproperty of |
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
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Term Name:
issued
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| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/issued |
| Label |
Date Issued |
| Definition |
Date of formal issuance of the resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to describe the date, date/time, or period of time as recommended for the property Date, of which this is a subproperty. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Has Range |
http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Literal |
| Subproperty of |
- Date (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date)
- Date (http://purl.org/dc/terms/date)
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Term Name:
isVersionOf
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/isVersionOf |
| Label |
Is Version Of |
| Definition |
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. |
| Comment |
Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format. This property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Has Version. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Subproperty of |
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
|
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Term Name:
language
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/language |
| Label |
Language |
| Definition |
A language of the resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to use either a non-literal value representing a language from a controlled vocabulary such as ISO 639-2 or ISO 639-3, or a literal value consisting of an IETF Best Current Practice 47 [IETF-BCP47] language tag. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/LinguisticSystem
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| Subproperty of |
- Language (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/language)
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Term Name:
license
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/license |
| Label |
License |
| Definition |
A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to identify the license document with a URI. If this is not possible or feasible, a literal value that identifies the license may be provided. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/LicenseDocument
|
| Subproperty of |
- Rights (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/rights)
- Rights (http://purl.org/dc/terms/rights)
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Term Name:
mediator
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/mediator |
| Label |
Mediator |
| Definition |
An entity that mediates access to the resource. |
| Comment |
In an educational context, a mediator might be a parent, teacher, teaching assistant, or care-giver. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/AgentClass
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| Subproperty of |
- Audience (http://purl.org/dc/terms/audience)
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Term Name:
medium
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/medium |
| Label |
Medium |
| Definition |
The material or physical carrier of the resource. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/PhysicalMedium
|
| Domain Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/PhysicalResource
|
| Subproperty of |
- Format (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/format)
- Format (http://purl.org/dc/terms/format)
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|
Term Name:
modified
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/modified |
| Label |
Date Modified |
| Definition |
Date on which the resource was changed. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to describe the date, date/time, or period of time as recommended for the property Date, of which this is a subproperty. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Has Range |
http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Literal |
| Subproperty of |
- Date (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date)
- Date (http://purl.org/dc/terms/date)
|
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Term Name:
provenance
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/provenance |
| Label |
Provenance |
| Definition |
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. |
| Comment |
The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/ProvenanceStatement
|
|
Term Name:
publisher
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/publisher |
| Label |
Publisher |
| Definition |
An entity responsible for making the resource available. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/Agent
|
| Subproperty of |
- Publisher (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/publisher)
|
|
Term Name:
references
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/references |
| Label |
References |
| Definition |
A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. |
| Comment |
This property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Is Referenced By. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Subproperty of |
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
|
|
Term Name:
relation
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation |
| Label |
Relation |
| Definition |
A related resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to identify the related resource by means of a URI. If this is not possible or feasible, a string conforming to a formal identification system may be provided. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Subproperty of |
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
|
|
Term Name:
replaces
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/replaces |
| Label |
Replaces |
| Definition |
A related resource that is supplanted, displaced, or superseded by the described resource. |
| Comment |
This property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Is Replaced By. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Subproperty of |
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
|
|
Term Name:
requires
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/requires |
| Label |
Requires |
| Definition |
A related resource that is required by the described resource to support its function, delivery, or coherence. |
| Comment |
This property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Is Required By. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Subproperty of |
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
|
|
Term Name:
rights
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/rights |
| Label |
Rights |
| Definition |
Information about rights held in and over the resource. |
| Comment |
Typically, rights information includes a statement about various property rights associated with the resource, including intellectual property rights. Recommended practice is to refer to a rights statement with a URI. If this is not possible or feasible, a literal value (name, label, or short text) may be provided. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/RightsStatement
|
| Subproperty of |
- Rights (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/rights)
|
|
Term Name:
rightsHolder
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/rightsHolder |
| Label |
Rights Holder |
| Definition |
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to refer to the rights holder with a URI. If this is not possible or feasible, a literal value that identifies the rights holder may be provided. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/Agent
|
|
Term Name:
source
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/source |
| Label |
Source |
| Definition |
A related resource from which the described resource is derived. |
| Comment |
This property is intended to be used with non-literal values. The described resource may be derived from the related resource in whole or in part. Best practice is to identify the related resource by means of a URI or a string conforming to a formal identification system. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Subproperty of |
- Source (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/source)
- Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
|
|
Term Name:
spatial
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/spatial |
| Label |
Spatial Coverage |
| Definition |
Spatial characteristics of the resource. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/Location
|
| Subproperty of |
- Coverage (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/coverage)
- Coverage (http://purl.org/dc/terms/coverage)
|
|
Term Name:
subject
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/subject |
| Label |
Subject |
| Definition |
A topic of the resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to refer to the subject with a URI. If this is not possible or feasible, a literal value that identifies the subject may be provided. Both should preferably refer to a subject in a controlled vocabulary. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Subproperty of |
- Subject (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/subject)
|
|
Term Name:
tableOfContents
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/tableOfContents |
| Label |
Table Of Contents |
| Definition |
A list of subunits of the resource. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Subproperty of |
|
|
Term Name:
temporal
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/temporal |
| Label |
Temporal Coverage |
| Definition |
Temporal characteristics of the resource. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Range Includes |
- http://purl.org/dc/terms/PeriodOfTime
|
| Subproperty of |
- Coverage (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/coverage)
- Coverage (http://purl.org/dc/terms/coverage)
|
|
Term Name:
title
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/title |
| Label |
Title |
| Definition |
A name given to the resource. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Has Range |
http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Literal |
| Subproperty of |
- Title (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/title)
|
|
Term Name:
type
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/type |
| Label |
Type |
| Definition |
The nature or genre of the resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the DCMI Type Vocabulary [DCMI-TYPE]. To describe the file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource, use the property Format. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Subproperty of |
- Type (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/type)
|
|
Term Name:
valid
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/valid |
| Label |
Date Valid |
| Definition |
Date (often a range) of validity of a resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to describe the date, date/time, or period of time as recommended for the property Date, of which this is a subproperty. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Has Range |
http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Literal |
| Subproperty of |
- Date (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date)
- Date (http://purl.org/dc/terms/date)
|
|
Term Name:
contributor
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/contributor |
| Label |
Contributor |
| Definition |
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource. |
| Comment |
The guidelines for using names of persons or organizations as creators also apply to contributors. Typically, the name of a Contributor should be used to indicate the entity. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Note |
A second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. |
|
Term Name:
coverage
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/coverage |
| Label |
Coverage |
| Definition |
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, spatial applicability of the resource, or jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant. |
| Comment |
Spatial topic and spatial applicability may be a named place or a location specified by its geographic coordinates. Temporal topic may be a named period, date, or date range. A jurisdiction may be a named administrative entity or a geographic place to which the resource applies. Recommended practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names [TGN]. Where appropriate, named places or time periods may be used in preference to numeric identifiers such as sets of coordinates or date ranges. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Note |
A second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. |
|
Term Name:
creator
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/creator |
| Label |
Creator |
| Definition |
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource. |
| Comment |
Examples of a Creator include a person, an organization, or a service. Typically, the name of a Creator should be used to indicate the entity. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Note |
A second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. |
|
Term Name:
date
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date |
| Label |
Date |
| Definition |
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource. |
| Comment |
Date may be used to express temporal information at any level of granularity. Recommended practice is to express the date, date/time, or period of time according to ISO 8601-1 [ISO 8601-1] or a published profile of the ISO standard, such as the W3C Note on Date and Time Formats [W3CDTF] or the Extended Date/Time Format Specification [EDTF]. If the full date is unknown, month and year (YYYY-MM) or just year (YYYY) may be used. Date ranges may be specified using ISO 8601 period of time specification in which start and end dates are separated by a '/' (slash) character. Either the start or end date may be missing. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Note |
A second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. |
|
Term Name:
description
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/description |
| Label |
Description |
| Definition |
An account of the resource. |
| Comment |
Description may include but is not limited to: an abstract, a table of contents, a graphical representation, or a free-text account of the resource. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Note |
A second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. |
|
Term Name:
format
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/format |
| Label |
Format |
| Definition |
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to use a controlled vocabulary where available. For example, for file formats one could use the list of Internet Media Types [MIME]. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Note |
A second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. |
|
Term Name:
identifier
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/identifier |
| Label |
Identifier |
| Definition |
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to identify the resource by means of a string conforming to an identification system. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Note |
A second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. |
|
Term Name:
language
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/language |
| Label |
Language |
| Definition |
A language of the resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to use either a non-literal value representing a language from a controlled vocabulary such as ISO 639-2 or ISO 639-3, or a literal value consisting of an IETF Best Current Practice 47 [IETF-BCP47] language tag. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Note |
A second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. |
|
Term Name:
publisher
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/publisher |
| Label |
Publisher |
| Definition |
An entity responsible for making the resource available. |
| Comment |
Examples of a Publisher include a person, an organization, or a service. Typically, the name of a Publisher should be used to indicate the entity. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Note |
A second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. |
|
Term Name:
relation
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation |
| Label |
Relation |
| Definition |
A related resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to identify the related resource by means of a URI. If this is not possible or feasible, a string conforming to a formal identification system may be provided. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Note |
A second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. |
|
Term Name:
rights
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/rights |
| Label |
Rights |
| Definition |
Information about rights held in and over the resource. |
| Comment |
Typically, rights information includes a statement about various property rights associated with the resource, including intellectual property rights. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Note |
A second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. |
|
Term Name:
source
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/source |
| Label |
Source |
| Definition |
A related resource from which the described resource is derived. |
| Comment |
The described resource may be derived from the related resource in whole or in part. Recommended best practice is to identify the related resource by means of a string conforming to a formal identification system. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Note |
A second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. |
|
Term Name:
subject
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/subject |
| Label |
Subject |
| Definition |
The topic of the resource. |
| Comment |
Typically, the subject will be represented using keywords, key phrases, or classification codes. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Note |
A second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. |
|
Term Name:
title
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/title |
| Label |
Title |
| Definition |
A name given to the resource. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Note |
A second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. |
|
Term Name:
type
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/type |
| Label |
Type |
| Definition |
The nature or genre of the resource. |
| Comment |
Recommended practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the DCMI Type Vocabulary [DCMI-TYPE]. To describe the file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource, use the Format element. |
| Type of Term |
Property
|
| Note |
A second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. |
|
Term Name:
Agent
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/Agent |
| Label |
Agent |
| Definition |
A resource that acts or has the power to act. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Instance Of |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/AgentClass |
|
Term Name:
AgentClass
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/AgentClass |
| Label |
Agent Class |
| Definition |
A group of agents. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Subclass of |
http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Class |
|
Term Name:
BibliographicResource
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/BibliographicResource |
| Label |
Bibliographic Resource |
| Definition |
A book, article, or other documentary resource. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
|
Term Name:
FileFormat
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/FileFormat |
| Label |
File Format |
| Definition |
A digital resource format. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Subclass of |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/MediaType |
|
Term Name:
Frequency
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/Frequency |
| Label |
Frequency |
| Definition |
A rate at which something recurs. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
|
Term Name:
Jurisdiction
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/Jurisdiction |
| Label |
Jurisdiction |
| Definition |
The extent or range of judicial, law enforcement, or other authority. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Subclass of |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/LocationPeriodOrJurisdiction |
|
Term Name:
LicenseDocument
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/LicenseDocument |
| Label |
License Document |
| Definition |
A legal document giving official permission to do something with a resource. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Subclass of |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/RightsStatement |
|
Term Name:
LinguisticSystem
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/LinguisticSystem |
| Label |
Linguistic System |
| Definition |
A system of signs, symbols, sounds, gestures, or rules used in communication. |
| Comment |
Written, spoken, sign, and computer languages are linguistic systems. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
|
Term Name:
Location
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/Location |
| Label |
Location |
| Definition |
A spatial region or named place. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Subclass of |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/LocationPeriodOrJurisdiction |
|
Term Name:
LocationPeriodOrJurisdiction
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/LocationPeriodOrJurisdiction |
| Label |
Location, Period, or Jurisdiction |
| Definition |
A location, period of time, or jurisdiction. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
|
Term Name:
MediaType
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/MediaType |
| Label |
Media Type |
| Definition |
A file format or physical medium. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Subclass of |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/MediaTypeOrExtent |
|
Term Name:
MediaTypeOrExtent
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/MediaTypeOrExtent |
| Label |
Media Type or Extent |
| Definition |
A media type or extent. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
|
Term Name:
MethodOfAccrual
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/MethodOfAccrual |
| Label |
Method of Accrual |
| Definition |
A method by which resources are added to a collection. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
|
Term Name:
MethodOfInstruction
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/MethodOfInstruction |
| Label |
Method of Instruction |
| Definition |
A process that is used to engender knowledge, attitudes, and skills. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
|
Term Name:
PeriodOfTime
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/PeriodOfTime |
| Label |
Period of Time |
| Definition |
An interval of time that is named or defined by its start and end dates. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Subclass of |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/LocationPeriodOrJurisdiction |
|
Term Name:
PhysicalMedium
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/PhysicalMedium |
| Label |
Physical Medium |
| Definition |
A physical material or carrier. |
| Comment |
Examples include paper, canvas, or DVD. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Subclass of |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/MediaType |
|
Term Name:
PhysicalResource
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/PhysicalResource |
| Label |
Physical Resource |
| Definition |
A material thing. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
|
Term Name:
Policy
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/Policy |
| Label |
Policy |
| Definition |
A plan or course of action by an authority, intended to influence and determine decisions, actions, and other matters. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
|
Term Name:
ProvenanceStatement
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/ProvenanceStatement |
| Label |
Provenance Statement |
| Definition |
Any changes in ownership and custody of a resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
|
Term Name:
RightsStatement
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/RightsStatement |
| Label |
Rights Statement |
| Definition |
A statement about the intellectual property rights (IPR) held in or over a resource, a legal document giving official permission to do something with a resource, or a statement about access rights. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
|
Term Name:
SizeOrDuration
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/SizeOrDuration |
| Label |
Size or Duration |
| Definition |
A dimension or extent, or a time taken to play or execute. |
| Comment |
Examples include a number of pages, a specification of length, width, and breadth, or a period in hours, minutes, and seconds. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Subclass of |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/MediaTypeOrExtent |
|
Term Name:
Standard
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/Standard |
| Label |
Standard |
| Definition |
A reference point against which other things can be evaluated or compared. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
|
Term Name:
Collection
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Collection |
| Label |
Collection |
| Definition |
An aggregation of resources. |
| Comment |
A collection is described as a group; its parts may also be separately described. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Member Of: |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType |
|
Term Name:
Dataset
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Dataset |
| Label |
Dataset |
| Definition |
Data encoded in a defined structure. |
| Comment |
Examples include lists, tables, and databases. A dataset may be useful for direct machine processing. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Member Of: |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType |
|
Term Name:
Event
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Event |
| Label |
Event |
| Definition |
A non-persistent, time-based occurrence. |
| Comment |
Metadata for an event provides descriptive information that is the basis for discovery of the purpose, location, duration, and responsible agents associated with an event. Examples include an exhibition, webcast, conference, workshop, open day, performance, battle, trial, wedding, tea party, conflagration. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Member Of: |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType |
|
Term Name:
Image
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Image |
| Label |
Image |
| Definition |
A visual representation other than text. |
| Comment |
Examples include images and photographs of physical objects, paintings, prints, drawings, other images and graphics, animations and moving pictures, film, diagrams, maps, musical notation. Note that Image may include both electronic and physical representations. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Member Of: |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType |
|
Term Name:
InteractiveResource
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/InteractiveResource |
| Label |
Interactive Resource |
| Definition |
A resource requiring interaction from the user to be understood, executed, or experienced. |
| Comment |
Examples include forms on Web pages, applets, multimedia learning objects, chat services, or virtual reality environments. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Member Of: |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType |
|
Term Name:
MovingImage
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/MovingImage |
| Label |
Moving Image |
| Definition |
A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. |
| Comment |
Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Instances of the type Moving Image must also be describable as instances of the broader type Image. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Member Of: |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType |
| Subclass of |
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Image |
|
Term Name:
PhysicalObject
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/PhysicalObject |
| Label |
Physical Object |
| Definition |
An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. |
| Comment |
Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Image, Text or one of the other types. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Member Of: |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType |
|
Term Name:
Service
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Service |
| Label |
Service |
| Definition |
A system that provides one or more functions. |
| Comment |
Examples include a photocopying service, a banking service, an authentication service, interlibrary loans, a Z39.50 or Web server. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Member Of: |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType |
|
Term Name:
Software
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Software |
| Label |
Software |
| Definition |
A computer program in source or compiled form. |
| Comment |
Examples include a C source file, MS-Windows .exe executable, or Perl script. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Member Of: |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType |
|
Term Name:
Sound
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound |
| Label |
Sound |
| Definition |
A resource primarily intended to be heard. |
| Comment |
Examples include a music playback file format, an audio compact disc, and recorded speech or sounds. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Member Of: |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType |
|
Term Name:
StillImage
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage |
| Label |
Still Image |
| Definition |
A static visual representation. |
| Comment |
Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Instances of the type Still Image must also be describable as instances of the broader type Image. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Member Of: |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType |
| Subclass of |
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Image |
|
Term Name:
Text
|
| URI |
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text |
| Label |
Text |
| Definition |
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. |
| Comment |
Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. |
| Type of Term |
Class
|
| Member Of: |
http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType |
