BIBFRAME vocabulary
type: Ontology
version IRI: bibframe-2-0-1
modified: 2020-03-06T16:54:50.319-05:00
prior version: bibframe-2-0-0
version info: 2.0.1

Absorption of
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Absorbed by
sub property of: Preceded by
sub property of:
  inverse of: Succeeded by
inverse of: Absorbed by
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource that has been incorporated into another resource.

Absorbed by
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Succeeded by
sub property of:
  inverse of: Preceded by
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource that incorporates another resource.

Accompanied by
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Accompanies
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
comment: Expected value Work, Instance or Item
comment: Used with Work, Instance or Item
definition: Resource that accompanies the described resource.

Accompanies
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
inverse of: Accompanied by
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
comment: Expected value Work, Instance or Item
comment: Used with Work, Instance or Item
definition: Resource that adds to or is issued with the described resource.

Source of acquisition
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Acquisition source
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-02-06 (Changed from data to object property
modified: slight change to definition)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Information about an organization, person, etc., from which a resource may be obtained.

Administrative metadata
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Administrative metadata
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Unspecified
definition: Metadata about the metadata, especially provenance information.

Associated agent
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Agent
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Unspecified
definition: Entity associated with a resource or element of description, such as the name of the entity responsible for the content or of the publication, printing, distribution, issue, release or production of a resource.

Applied material
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: Applied material
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Physical or chemical substance applied to a base material of a resource.

Organization and arrangement
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Organization of materials information
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Information about the organization and arrangement of a collection of resources.

Aspect ratio
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Aspect ratio
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Proportional relationship between an image's width and its height.

Assigner
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Administrative metadata
range: Agent
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Entity that assigned the metadata, such as the entity that assigned a classification number, entity that assigned a name, entity that assigned an identifier.

Base material
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: Base material
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Underlying physical material of a resource.

Book format
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: Book format
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Result of folding a printed sheet to form a gathering of leaves.

Capture of content
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Capture of content
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Information about place and date associated with the capture (e.g., recording, filming) of the content of a resource.

Carrier type
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: Carrier type
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Categorization reflecting the format of the storage medium and housing of a carrier.

Cartographic data
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Cartographic information
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Cartographic data that identifies characteristics of the resource, such as coordinates, projection, etc.

Classification
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Classification entity
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work, Instance or Item
definition: Classification number in any scheme.

Color content
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Color content
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Color characteristics, e.g., black and white, multicolored.

Content type
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Work
range: Content type
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Categorization reflecting the fundamental form of communication in which the content is expressed and the human sense through which it is intended to be perceived.

Content accessibility information
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Content accessibility information
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-02-03 (changed from data to object property)
modified: 2017-03-15 fixed typo in range
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Information that assists those with a sensory impairment for greater understanding of content, e.g., captions.

Continued by
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Continuation of
sub property of: Succeeded by
sub property of:
  inverse of: Preceded by
inverse of: Continuation of
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource whose content continues an earlier resource under a new title.

Continued in part by
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Separated from
sub property of: Succeeded by
sub property of:
  inverse of: Preceded by
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource part of whose content separated from an earlier resource to form a new resource.

Continuation of
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Preceded by
sub property of:
  inverse of: Succeeded by
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource that is continued by the content of a later resource under a new title.

Continuation in part of
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Split into
sub property of: Preceded by
sub property of:
  inverse of: Succeeded by
inverse of: Split into
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource that split into two or more separate resources with new titles.

Contributor and role
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Contribution
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-02-03 (Corrected label)
comment: Used with Work, Instance or Item
definition: Agent and its role in relation to the resource.

Copyright registration information
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Copyright registration
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-05-04 (Corrected expected value)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Copyright and Legal Deposit registration information

Cover art
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Cover art
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Cover art image of a resource.

Data source
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource that is a data source to which the described resource is related. It may contain information about other files, printed sources, or collection procedures.

Is derivative of
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Has derivative
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Source work from which the described resource is derived.

Description authentication
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Administrative metadata
range: Metadata authentication
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Indication of specific types of reviews that have been carried out on the description information.

Description conventions
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Administrative metadata
range: Description conventions
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-24 (fixed domain name)
definition: Rules used for the descriptive content of the resource description.

Description language
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Administrative metadata
range: Language entity
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Language used for the metadata.

Description modifier
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Administrative metadata
range: Agent
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Agency that modified a description.

Digital characteristic
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: Digital characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Technical specification relating to the digital encoding of text, image, audio, video, and other types of data in a resource.

Dissertation Information
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Dissertation information
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Work presented as part of the formal requirements for an academic degree.

Electronic location
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Item
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Electronic location from which the resource is available.

Emulsion
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: Emulsion
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Suspension of light-sensitive chemicals used as a coating on a microfilm or microfiche, e.g., silver halide.

Ensemble
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Work
range: Music ensemble
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Ensemble for which a musical work is appropriate.

Numbering or other enumeration and dates associated with issues or items held.
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Item
range: Enumeration and chronology
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Numbering and dates of issues or items held.

Event content
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Has event content
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
inverse of: Has event content
domain: Event entity
range: Work
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
definition: Work whose content is the described event.

Has event content
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
domain: Work
range: Event entity
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
definition: Event that is the content of the described work.

Expression of
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Expressed as
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
inverse of: Expressed as
domain: Work
range: Work
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
definition: Work that the described Work is an expression of. For use to connect Works under FRBR/RDA rules.

Extent
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: Extent
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Number and type of units and/or subunits making up a resource.

Finding aid
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Finding aid for
sub property of: Accompanied by
sub property of:
  inverse of: Accompanies
inverse of: Finding aid for
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Relationship for archival, visual, and manuscript resources to a finding aid or similar control materials.

Finding aid for
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Accompanies
sub property of:
  inverse of: Accompanied by
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modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Finding aid or similar control materials for archival, visual, and manuscript resources.

Font size
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: Font size
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Size of the type used to represent the characters and symbols in a resource.

Frequency
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Frequency
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Intervals at which the parts of a serially produced resource or the updates to an integrating resource are issued.

Generation
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: Generation
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Relationship between an original carrier and the carrier of a reproduction made from the original.

Description generation
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Administrative metadata
range: Generation process
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Indication of the program or process used to generate the description by application of a particular transformation.

Genre/form
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Genre/form
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work, Instance or Item
definition: Form category or genre to which a resource belongs

Geographic coverage
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Work
range: Geographic coverage
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-02-06 (Changed from data to object property)
definition: Geographic coverage of the content of the resource.

Degree issuing institution
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Dissertation information
range: Agent
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Name of degree granting institution.

Has derivative
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
inverse of: Is derivative of
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource that is a modification of the described work.

Equivalence
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Equivalence
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
type: SymmetricProperty
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Expected value Work, Instance or Item
comment: Used with Work, Instance or Item
definition: Resource embodies the same content as the described resource.

Expressed as
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
domain: Work
range: Work
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
definition: Work that is an expression of a described Work. For use to relate Works under FRBR/RDA rules.

Instance of Work
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Instance of
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
inverse of: Instance of
domain: Work
range: Instance
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
definition: Instance is related to described Work. For use to connect Works to Instances in the BIBFRAME structure.

Has holding
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Holding for
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
inverse of: Holding for
domain: Instance
range: Item
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
modified: 2017-02-07 (slight revision of definition)
definition: Item which is an example of the described Instance.

Has part
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Is part of
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
comment: Expected value Work, Instance or Item
comment: Used with Work, Instance or Item
definition: Resource that is included either physically or logically in the described resource

Reproduced as
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Reproduction of
sub property of: Equivalence
sub property of:
  inverse of: Equivalence
inverse of: Reproduction of
domain: Instance
range: Instance
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
definition: Resource that reproduces another Resource.

In series
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Series container of
sub property of: Is part of
sub property of:
  inverse of: Has part
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource in which the part has been issued; the title of the larger resource appears on the part.

Subseries
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Subseries of
sub property of: Is part of
sub property of:
  inverse of: Has part
inverse of: Subseries of
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: series resource that is part of another series.

Held by
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Item
range: Agent
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Entity holding the item or from which it is available.

Identifier
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Resource identified
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-05-04 (New inverse)
comment: Used with Unspecified
definition: Character string associated with a resource that serves to differentiate that resource from other resources, i.e., that uniquely identifies an entity.

Resource identified
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
inverse of: Identifier
domain: Identifier
modified: 2017-02-03 (New inverse)
definition: Resource that is associated with a character string that serves to differentiate one resource from another.

Illustrative content information
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Illustrative content
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Information about content intended to illustrate a resource.

Immediate acquisition
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Item
range: Immediate acquisition
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-02-06 (Changed from data to object property)
definition: Information about the circumstances, e.g., source, date, method, under which the resource was directly acquired.

Has index
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Index to
sub property of: Accompanied by
sub property of:
  inverse of: Accompanies
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
modified: 2017-02-03 (corrected label)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource has an accompanying index

Index to
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Accompanies
sub property of:
  inverse of: Accompanied by
inverse of: Has index
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Index that accompanies a resource.

Instance of
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
domain: Instance
range: Work
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
definition: Work the Instance described instantiates or manifests. For use to connect Instances to Works in the BIBFRAME structure.

Instrument
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Work
range: Musical instrument
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Instrument for which a musical Work is appropriate.

Intended audience
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Intended audience information
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Information that identifies the specific audience or intellectual level for which the content of the resource is considered appropriate.

Mode of issuance
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Mode of issuance
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Categorization reflecting whether a resource is issued in one or more parts, the way it is updated, and its intended termination.

Issued with
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Issued with
sub property of: Accompanied by
sub property of: Accompanies
sub property of:
  inverse of: Accompanied by
sub property of:
  inverse of: Accompanies
type: SymmetricProperty
domain: Instance
range: Instance
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Resource that is issued on the same carrier as the resource being described.

Holding for
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
domain: Item
range: Instance
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
modified: 2017-02-07 (slight revision of definition)
definition: Instance for which the described Item is an example.

Language information
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Language entity
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Unspecified
definition: Language associated with a resource or its parts.

Layout
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: Layout
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Arrangement of text, images, tactile notation, etc., in a resource.

Media type
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Media type
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Categorization reflecting the general type of intermediation device required to view, play, run, etc., the content of a resource.

Merged to form
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Merger of
sub property of: Succeeded by
sub property of:
  inverse of: Preceded by
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: One of two or more resources that come together to form a new resource.

Merger of
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Preceded by
sub property of:
  inverse of: Succeeded by
inverse of: Merged to form
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: One of two or more resources which came together to form a new resource.

Mount material
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: Mount
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Physical material used for the support or backing to which the base material of a resource has been attached.

Format of notated music
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Notated music format
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Layout for content of a resource that is presented in the form of musical notation, such as full score, condensed score, vocal score, etc.

Music medium of performance
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Work
range: Music medium information
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Instrumental, vocal, and/or other medium of performance for which a musical resource was originally conceived, written or performed.

Notation system
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Notation
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Alphabet, script, or symbol system used to convey the content of the resource, including specialized scripts, typefaces, tactile notation, movement notation, and musical notation.

Note
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Note
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Unspecified
definition: General textual information relating to a resource, such as Information about a specific copy of a resource or information about a particular attribute of a resource.

Associated title place
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Place
domain: Work
range: Place
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Place from which the creation of the Work originated.

Original version
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Original version of
sub property of: Is derivative of
sub property of:
  inverse of: Has derivative
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource is the original version of which this resource is a reproduction.

Original version of
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Has derivative
sub property of:
  inverse of: Is derivative of
inverse of: Original version
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Original version of a resource.

Other edition
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Other edition
sub property of: Is derivative of
sub property of: Has derivative
sub property of:
  inverse of: Is derivative of
sub property of:
  inverse of: Has derivative
type: SymmetricProperty
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-05-13 (symmetrical)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource has other available editions, for example simultaneously published language editions or reprints.

Has other physical format
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Has other physical format
sub property of: Equivalence
sub property of:
  inverse of: Equivalence
type: SymmetricProperty
domain: Instance
range: Instance
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Resource that is manifested in another physical carrier.

Is part of
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
inverse of: Has part
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
comment: Expected value Work, Instance or Item
comment: Used with Work, Instance or Item
definition: Resource in which the described resource is physically or logically contained.

Place
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Place
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Unspecified
definition: Geographic location or place entity associated with a resource or element of description, such as the place associated with the publication, printing, distribution, issue, release or production of a resource, place of an event.

Polarity
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: Polarity
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Relationship of the colors and tones in an image to the colors and tones of the object reproduced.

Preceded by
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Succeeded by
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
inverse of: Succeeded by
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource that precedes the resource being described, e.g., is earlier in time or before in narrative.

Production method
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: Production method
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Process used to produce a resource.

Cartographic projection
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Cartographic information
range: Projection
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-02-03 (changed from data to object property)
definition: Method or system used to represent the surface of the earth or of a celestial sphere on a plane.

Projection characteristic
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: Projection characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-02-03 (fixed typo in property name)
definition: Technical specification relating to the projection of a motion picture film.

Provision activity
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: Provider entity
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-02-03 (revised label and slightly revised definition)
definition: Place, name, and/or date information relating to the publication, printing, distribution, issue, release, production, etc. of a resource.

Reduction ratio
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: Reduction ratio
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Size of a micro-image in relation to the original from which it was produced.

Referenced by
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: References
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
comment: Expected value Work, Instance or Item
comment: Used with Work, Instance or Item
definition: Resource that references the described resource

References
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
inverse of: Referenced by
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
comment: Expected value Work, Instance or Item
comment: Used with Work, Instance or Item
definition: Resource that is referenced by the described resource.

Related resource
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Related resource
sub property of: topObjectProperty
type: SymmetricProperty
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Any relationship between Work, Instance, and Item resources.

Succeeded by
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Preceded by
sub property of: Succeeded by
sub property of:
  inverse of: Preceded by
inverse of: Preceded by
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Later resource used in place of an earlier resource, usually because the later resource contains updated or new information.

Preceded by
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Preceded by
sub property of:
  inverse of: Succeeded by
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Earlier resource whose content has been replaced by a later resource, usually because the later resource contains updated or new information.

Reproduction of
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Equivalence
sub property of:
  inverse of: Equivalence
domain: Instance
range: Instance
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
definition: Resource that is a reproduction of another Resource.

Review content
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Review
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Review of a resource.

Contributor role
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Contribution
range: Role
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-02-03 (Changed from data to object property, adjusted label and definition)
definition: Function provided by a contributor, e.g., author, illustrator, etc.

Scale
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Scale
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-02-03 (changed from data to object property)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Ratio of the dimensions of a form contained or embodied in a resource to the dimensions of the entity it represents, e.g., for images or cartographic resources.

Separated from
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Preceded by
sub property of:
  inverse of: Succeeded by
inverse of: Continued in part by
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource that spun off a part of its content to form a new resource.

Series container of
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Has part
sub property of:
  inverse of: Is part of
inverse of: In series
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource that is a part of a larger resource.

Shelf mark
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Item
range: Shelf location
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Piece identifier, such as a call or other type of number.

Sound characteristic
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: Sound characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-21 (fixed name and range typos)
definition: Technical specification relating to the encoding of sound in a resource.

Sound content
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Sound content
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Indication of whether the production of sound is an integral part of the resource.

Source
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Source
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Unspecified
definition: Resource from which value or label came or was derived, such as the formal source/scheme from which a classification number is taken or derived, list from which an agent name is taken or derived, source within which an identifier is unique.

Split into
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Succeeded by
sub property of:
  inverse of: Preceded by
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: One of two or more resources resulting from the division of an earlier resource into separate resources.

Status
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Status
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Unspecified
definition: Designation of the validity or position of something, such as indication that the classification number is canceled or invalid, circulation availability of an item, indication of whether the identifier is canceled or invalid.

Subject
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work, Instance or Item
definition: Subject term(s) describing a resource.

Held in sublocation
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Item
range: Sublocation
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Specific place within the holding entity where the item is located or made available.

Subseries of
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Has part
sub property of:
  inverse of: Is part of
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Series resource of which the described resource is a part.

Succeeded by
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Related resource
sub property of:
  inverse of: Related resource
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource that succeeds the resource being described, e.g., later in time or after in a narrative.

Summary content
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Summary
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Summary or abstract of the resource described.

Supplement
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Supplement to
sub property of: Accompanied by
sub property of:
  inverse of: Accompanies
inverse of: Supplement to
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource that updates or otherwise complements the predominant resource.

Supplement to
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Accompanies
sub property of:
  inverse of: Accompanied by
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource that is updated or otherwise complemented by the augmenting resource.

Supplementary material
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Supplementary material
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Material such as an index, bibliography, appendix intended to supplement the primary content of a resource.

Equipment or system requirements
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: System Requirement
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-02-06 (Changed from data to object property, changed property name from plural to singular)
definition: Equipment or system requirement beyond what is normal and obvious for the type of carrier or type of file, such as make and model of equipment or hardware, operating system, amount of memory, programming language, other necessary software, any plug-ins or peripherals required to play, view, or run the resource, etc.

Table of contents content
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Table of contents
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Table of contents of the described resource.

Title resource
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Title entity
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work, Instance or Item
definition: Name given to a resource.

Translation as
type: ObjectProperty
equivalent property:
  inverse of: Translation of
sub property of: Has derivative
sub property of:
  inverse of: Is derivative of
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
modified: 2017-02-03 (corrected subproperty)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource that translates the text of the source entity into a language different from that of the original.

Translation of
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: Is derivative of
sub property of:
  inverse of: Has derivative
inverse of: Translation as
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
modified: 2017-02-03 (corrected subproperty)
comment: Expected value Work or Instance
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Resource that has been translated, i.e., the text is expressed in a language different from that of the original resource.

Type of unit
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Unit
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Unspecified
definition: Units in which a value is expressed, such as the physical or logical constituent of a resource (e.g., a volume, audiocassette, film reel, a map, a digital file).

Use and access condition
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
range: Use and access conditions
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work, Instance or Item
definition: General statement of allowances and restrictions on access to a resource, including retention, reproduction, access, and lending.

Video characteristic
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Instance
range: Video characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Technical specification relating to the encoding of video images in a resource

Voice
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: topObjectProperty
domain: Work
range: Music voice
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Voice for which a musical work is appropriate, such as soprano, tenor, mixed.

Terms of acquisition
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Conditions under which the publisher, distributor, etc., will normally supply a resource, e.g., price of a resource.

Cartographic ascension and declination
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Cartographic information
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: System for identifying the location of a celestial object in the sky covered by the cartographic content of a resource using the angles of right ascension and declination.

Award note
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Information on awards associated with the described resource.

Description change date
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: Date
domain: Administrative metadata
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Date or date and time on which the metadata was modified.

Classification number
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Classification entity
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Classification number (single class number or beginning number of a span) that indicates the subject by applying a formal system of coding and organizing resources.

Code
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Unspecified
definition: String of characters that serves as a code representing information.

Cartographic coordinates
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Cartographic information
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Mathematical system for identifying the area covered by the cartographic content of a resource, expressed either by means of longitude and latitude on the surface of planets or by the angles of right ascension and declination for celestial cartographic content.

Copyright date
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: Date
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Date associated with a claim of protection under copyright or a similar regime.

Number of units
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Unspecified
definition: Number associated with a measure of units, such as the number of units and/or subunits making up a resource.

Description creation date
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: Date
domain: Administrative metadata
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Date or date and time on which the original metadata first created.

Credits note
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Information in note form of credits for persons or organizations who have participated in the creation and/or production of the resource.

Custodial history
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work, Instance or Item
definition: Information about the provenance, such as origin, ownership and custodial history (chain of custody), of a resource.

Date
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Unspecified
definition: Date designation associated with a resource or element of description, such as date of title variation; year a degree was awarded; date associated with the publication, printing, distribution, issue, release or production of a resource. May be date typed.

Degree
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Dissertation information
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Degree for which author was a candidate.

Source metadata
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Administrative metadata
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Link to the metadata that was the source of the data.

Dimensions
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Instance
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Measurements of the carrier or carriers and/or the container of a resource.

Duration
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Information about the playing time, running time, etc. of a resource.

Classification scheme edition
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Classification entity
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Edition of the classification scheme, such as full, abridged or a number, when a classification scheme designates editions.

Edition enumeration
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Instance
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Enumeration of the edition; usually transcribed.

Edition statement
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Instance
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information identifying the edition or version of the resource and associated statements of responsibility for the edition; usually transcribed.

Ensemble type
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Music ensemble
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Specific type of ensemble, such as orchestra, band, guitar ensemble.

Cartographic equinox
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Cartographic information
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: One of two points of intersection of the ecliptic and the celestial equator, occupied by the sun when its declination is 0 degrees.

Cartographic G ring area excluded
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Cartographic information
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Coordinate pairs that identify the closed non-intersecting boundary of the area contained within the G-polygon outer ring that is excluded.

Multipart first issue
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Beginning date of a resource and/or the sequential designations.

Date generated
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: Date
domain: Administrative metadata
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Date of conversion of the metadata from another format.

Hierarchical level of material
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Organization of materials information
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Hierarchical position of the described materials relative to other material from the same source.

History of the work
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Work
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information about the history of a Work.

Instrument role
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Musical instrument
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Specific role of instrument, such as alternate, doubling, solo, ensemble.

Classification item number
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Classification entity
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Number attached to a classification string that indicates a particular item.

Multipart last issue
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Ending date of a resource and/or the sequential designations.

Date of legal work
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: Date
domain: Work
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Date of legal work, or promulgation of a law, or signing of a treaty.

Main title
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Title entity
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Title being addressed. Possible title component.

Music key
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Work
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Pitch and mode for music.

Music opus number
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Work
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Numeric designation of a musical work assigned by a composer, publisher, or a musicologist.

Music serial number
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Work
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Numeric designation for musical works consecutively numbered in music reference sources.

Music thematic number
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Work
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Numeric designation for a musical work as found in a thematic index for the composer.

Content nature
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Characterization that epitomizes the primary content of a resource, e.g., field recording of birdsong; combined time series analysis and graph plotting system.

Note type
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Note
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Type of note.

Organization of material
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Organization of materials information
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Manner in which the resource is divided into smaller units.

Associated title date
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: Date
domain: Work
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Date or date range associated with the creation of a Work.

Cartographic outer G ring area covered
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Cartographic information
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Coordinate pairs that identify the closed non-intersecting boundary of the area covered.

Part
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Unspecified
definition: Part of a resource to which information applies.

Part title
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Title entity
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Part or section name of a title. Possible title component.

Part number
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Title entity
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Part or section enumeration of a title. Possible title component.

Arrangement of material
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Organization of materials information
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Pattern of arrangement of materials within a unit.

Storing or shelving location
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Item
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Location in the holding agency where the item is shelved or stored.

Preferred citation
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Work or Instance
definition: Citation to the resource preferred by its custodian of the resource.

Provider statement
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Instance
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Statement relating to providers of a resource; usually transcribed.

Qualifier
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
comment: Used with Unspecified
definition: Qualifier of information, such as an addition to a title to make it unique or qualifying information associated with an identifier.

Creative responsibility statement
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Instance
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Statement relating to any persons, families, or corporate bodies responsible for the creation of, or contributing to the content of a resource; usually transcribed.

Classification designation
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Classification entity
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Designates whether the classification number is from the standard or optional part of a schedule or table.

Series enumeration
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Instance
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Series enumeration of the resource; usually transcribed.

Series statement
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Instance
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Statement of the series the resource is in; usually transcribed; includes the ISSN if applicable.

Classification number span end
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Classification entity
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Ending number of classification number span.

Subseries enumeration
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Instance
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Subseries enumeration of the resource; usually transcribed.

Subseries statement
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Instance
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Statement of the subseries the resource is in; usually transcribed; includes the ISSN if applicable.

Subtitle
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Title entity
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Word, character, or group of words and/or characters that contains the remainder of the title after the main title. Possible title component.

Classification table identification
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Classification entity
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Number of the table from which the classification number in a subdivision entry is taken, e.g., a DDC table.

Classification table sequence number
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Classification entity
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Sequence number or other identifier for an internal classification sub arrangement or add in a classification scheme.

Temporal coverage
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Work
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Time period coverage of the content of the resource.

Variant title type
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Title variation
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Type of title variation, e.g., acronym, cover, spine, earlier, later, series version.

Version
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Work
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Term or terms that identify works such as arranged for music, vulgate for religious work, etc.

Type of voice
type: DatatypeProperty
sub property of: topDataProperty
domain: Music voice
range: Literal
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Specific type of voice group, such as chorus, solo.

Abbreviated title
type: Class
subclass of: Title variation
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Title as abbreviated for citation, indexing, and/or identification.

Access policy
type: Class
subclass of: Use and access conditions
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Access restrictions and allowances regarding access to a resource, e.g., lending policy, access restrictions, embargos.

Acquisition source
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2017-02-06 (New)
definition: Information about an organization, person, etc., from which a resource may be obtained.

Administrative metadata
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Metadata about the metadata, especially provenance information.

Agent
type: Class
subclass of: Agent
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-05-13 (New subclass)
definition: Entity having a role in a resource, such as a person or organization.

ANSI number
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: American National Standards Institute identifier.

Applied material
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Physical or chemical substance applied to a base material of a resource.

Archival controlled
type: Class
subclass of: Instance
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Resources organically created, accumulated, and/or used by a person, family, or organization in the course of conduct of affairs and preserved because of their continuing value.

Organization of materials information
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information about the organization and arrangement of a collection of items. For instance, for computer files, organization and arrangement information may be the file structure and sort sequence of a file; for visual materials, this information may be how a collection is arranged.

Aspect ratio
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Proportional relationship between an image's width and its height.

Audio
type: Class
subclass of: Work
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Resources expressed in an audible form, including music or other sounds.

Audio issue number
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-02-03 (Revised property name and definition)
definition: Number assigned by publishers of sound recordings to identify the issue designation, or serial identification, of the resource.

Audio recording take
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2017-02-03 (New)
definition: Identifier assigned to the smallest identifiable unit of a recording session, e.g., a specific recording of an individual song.

Barcode
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-02-03 (Moved to Identifier class group from Item group)
definition: Optical machine-readable representation of data relating to the item to which it is attached.

Base material
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Underlying physical material of a resource.

Book format
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Result of folding a printed sheet to form a gathering of leaves.

Broadcast standard
type: Class
subclass of: Video characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: System used to format a video resource for television broadcast, e.g., HDTV, PAL.

Capture of content
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information about place and date associated with the capture (i.e., recording, filming, etc.) of the content of a resource.

Carrier type
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Categorization reflecting the format of the storage medium and housing of a carrier.

Cartographic information
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Content that represents the whole or part of the earth, any celestial body, or imaginary place at any scale.

Digital cartographic data type
type: Class
subclass of: Digital characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Data type for encoding of geospatial information in a cartographic resource, e.g., raster, vector, point.

Digital cartographic object type
type: Class
subclass of: Digital characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Object type for encoding of geospatial information in a cartographic resource, e.g., point, line, polygon.

Cartography
type: Class
subclass of: Work
modified: 2016-04-25 (fixed typo in definition)
definition: Resource that shows spatial information, including maps, atlases, globes, digital, and other cartographic resources.

Chronology
type: Class
subclass of: Enumeration and chronology
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Dates associated with issues or items held.

Classification entity
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: System of coding and organizing materials according to their subject.

DDC Classification
type: Class
subclass of: Classification entity
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Dewey Decimal Classification number used for subject access.

LCC Classification
type: Class
subclass of: Classification entity
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Library of Congress Classification number used for subject access.

NLM classification
type: Class
subclass of: Classification entity
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: National Library of Medicine Classification number used for subject access

UDC Classification
type: Class
subclass of: Classification entity
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Universal Decimal Classification number used for subject access.

CODEN
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Identifier for scientific and technical periodical titles assigned by the International CODEN Section of Chemical Abstracts Service.

Collection
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Aggregation of resources, generally gathered together artificially.

Collective title
type: Class
subclass of: Title variation
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Title for a compilation of resources.

Color content
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Color characteristics of a resource, e.g., black and white, multicolored, etc.

Content type
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Categorization reflecting the fundamental form of communication in which the content is expressed and the human sense through which it is intended to be perceived.

Content accessibility information
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2017-02-07 (New)
definition: Information that assists those with a sensory impairment for greater understanding of content, e.g., captions.

Contribution
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Agent and role with respect to the resource being described.

Copyright-legal deposit number
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Identifier assigned to a copyright registration or legal deposit.

Copyright registration
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-05-04 (Class name corrected)
definition: Copyright or Legal Deposit registration information

Cover art
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Cover illustration of a resource.

Dataset
type: Class
subclass of: Work
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Data encoded in a defined structure. Includes numeric data, environmental data,etc., used by applications software to calculate averages, correlations, etc., or to produce models, etc., but not normally displayed in its raw form.

Metadata authentication
type: Class
subclass of: Administrative metadata
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-29 (fixed class name)
definition: Indication of specific types of reviews that have been carried out on the description information.

Description conventions
type: Class
subclass of: Administrative metadata
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-24 (fixed class name)
definition: Rules used for the descriptive content of the resource description.

Digital characteristic
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Technical specification relating to the digital encoding of text, image, audio, video, and other types of data in a resource.

Dissertation information
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information about a work presented as part of the formal requirements for an academic degree.

Dissertation Identifier
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Identifier assigned to a thesis or dissertation for identification purposes .

Distributor
type: Class
subclass of: Provider entity
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information relating to distribution of a resource.

DOI
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Digital Object Identifier.

EAN
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: International Article Identifier.

Electronic
type: Class
subclass of: Instance
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Resource that is intended for manipulation by a computer, accessed either directly or remotely.

Emulsion
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Suspension of light-sensitive chemicals used as a coating on a microfilm or microfiche, e.g., silver halide.

Encoded bitrate
type: Class
subclass of: Digital characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Speed at which streaming audio, video, etc., is designed to play, e.g., 32 kbps.

Encoding format
type: Class
subclass of: Digital characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Schema, standard, etc., used to encode the digital content of a resource, e.g., MP3, XML, JPEG.

Enumeration
type: Class
subclass of: Enumeration and chronology
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Numbering or other enumeration associated with issues or items held.

Enumeration and chronology
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Numbering or other enumeration and dates associated with issues or items held.

Event entity
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Something that happens at a certain time and location, such as a performance, speech, or athletic event, that is documented by a resource.

Extent
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Number and type of units and/or subunits making up a resource.

Family
type: Class
subclass of: Agent
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Two or more persons related by birth, marriage, adoption, civil union, or similar legal status, or who otherwise present themselves as a family.

File size
type: Class
subclass of: Digital characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Number of bytes in a digital file, e.g., 162 KB.

File type
type: Class
subclass of: Digital characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: General type of data content encoded in a computer file, e.g., text file, audio file.

Fingerprint identifier
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Identifier that is used to assist in the identification of antiquarian books by recording information comprising groups of characters taken from specified positions on specified pages of the book.

Font size
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Size of the type used to represent the characters and symbols in a resource.

Frequency
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information about intervals at which the parts of a serially produced resource or the updates to an integrating resource are issued.

Generation
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Relationship between an original carrier and the carrier of a reproduction made from the original.

Generation process
type: Class
subclass of: Administrative metadata
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-24 (fixed class name)
definition: Indication of the program or process used to generate the description by application of a particular transformation.

Genre/form
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Characteristics of works with similar plots, themes, settings, etc. (e.g., westerns, thrillers), or with a particular format of purpose (e.g., animation, short), or a combination (e.g., horror film where horror is the genre and film is the form).

Geographic coverage
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2017-02-06 (New)
definition: Geographic coverage of the content of the resource.

Groove characteristic
type: Class
subclass of: Sound characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-26 (fixed typo in definition)
modified: 2017-02-03 (Fixed name of property)
definition: Groove width of an analog disc or the groove pitch of an analog cylinder, e.g., coarse groove, microgroove

Global Trade Item Number 14
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2017-02-03 (New)
definition: 14 digit number assigned to identify trade items as various packaging levels. GTIN-14 encompasses EAN/UCC-128 and ITF-14.

Handle
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Unique and persistent identifier for digital objects developed by the Corporation for National Research Initiatives.

Identifier
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Token or name that is associated with a resource, such as a URI or an ISBN.

Illustrative content
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information about content intended to illustrate a resource.

Immediate acquisition
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2017-02-06 (New)
definition: Information about the circumstances, e.g., source, date, method, under which the resource was directly acquired.

Instance
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Resource reflecting an individual, material embodiment of a Work.

Intended audience information
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information that identifies the specific intended or target audience or intellectual level for which the content described is considered appropriate. Also used to record interest and motivation levels and special learner characteristics.

ISAN
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: International Standard Audiovisual Number.

ISBN
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: International Standard Book Number.

ISMN
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: International Standard Music Number.

ISNI
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2017-02-03 (New)
definition: International Standard Name Identifier, a unique, persistent reference number for the identities of contributors to creative works.

ISO number
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: International Organization for Standardization standard number.

ISRC
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: International Standard Recording Code.

ISSN
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: International Standard Serial Number.

ISSN-L
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: International Standard Serial Number that links together various media versions of a continuing resource.

Mode of issuance
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information about whether a resource is issued in one or more parts, the way it is updated, and its intended termination.

ISTC
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: International Standard Text Code, a numbering system developed to enable the unique identification of textual works.

ISWC
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: International Standard Musical Work Code, a unique, persistent reference number for the identification of musical works.

Item
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Single example of an Instance.

Jurisdiction
type: Class
subclass of: Agent
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Legal or political unit administering a geographic area.

Key title
type: Class
subclass of: Title variation
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Unique title for a continuing resource that is assigned by the ISSN International Center in conjunction with an ISSN.

Language entity
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Language entity.

Layout
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Arrangement of text, images, tactile notation, etc., in a resource.

LC acquisition program
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Identification number assigned by the Library of Congress to works acquired through one of its collaborative overseas acquisition programs.

LCCN
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Library of Congress Control Number that identifies a resource description.

Local identifier
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Identifier established locally and not a standard number.

Manufacturer
type: Class
subclass of: Provider entity
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information relating to manufacture of a resource.

Manuscript
type: Class
subclass of: Instance
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Resource that is written in handwriting or typescript. These are generally unique resources.

Audio matrix number
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-02-03 (Revised definition)
definition: Matrix identifier assigned to the master from which a specific sound recording was pressed.

Media type
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Categorization reflecting the general type of intermediation device required to view, play, run, etc., the content of a resource.

Meeting
type: Class
subclass of: Agent
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Gathering of individuals or representatives of various bodies for the purpose of discussing and/or acting on topics of common interest.

Mixed material
type: Class
subclass of: Work
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Resource comprised of multiple types which is not driven by software; for instance, a manuscript collection of text, photographs and sound recordings.

Mount
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Physical material used for the support or backing to which the base material of a resource has been attached.

Movement notation used
type: Class
subclass of: Notation
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information on the symbol system used to convey the content of a movement resource.

Moving image
type: Class
subclass of: Work
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2016-04-26 (fixed typo in definition)
definition: Images intended to be perceived as moving, including motion pictures (using liveaction and/or animation), video recordings of performances, events,etc.

Software or multimedia
type: Class
subclass of: Work
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Electronic resource that is a computer program (i.e., digitally encoded instructions intended to be processed and performed by a computer) or which consists of multiple media types that are software driven, such as videogames.

Music distributor number
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2017-02-07 (New)
definition: Identifier appearing on a resource assigned by a distributor to a specific audio recording, notated music publication, music-related publication, or videorecording.

Music ensemble
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Ensemble for which a musical work is appropriate.

Notated music format
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Layout for content of a resource that is presented in the form of musical notation.

Musical instrument
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Instrument for which a musical work is appropriate.

Music medium information
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Summary statement of the medium for a musical work.

Music notation used
type: Class
subclass of: Notation
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information on the symbol system used to convey the content of a music resource.

Music plate number
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-02-03 (Revised definition)
definition: Identifiers assigned by a music publisher or printer to the printing plates for the notated portion of a notated music publication, or an identifier that emulates the printing plate tradition in contemporary publications.

Music publisher number
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-02-03 (Revised definition)
definition: Identifier assigned to a notated music publication other than an issue, matrix, or plate number.

Music voice
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Voice for which a musical work is appropriate.

NBN
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: National Bibliography Number that identifies a resource description.

Notated movement
type: Class
subclass of: Work
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Graphic, non-realized representations of movement intended to be perceived visually, e.g. dance.

Notated music
type: Class
subclass of: Work
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Graphic, non-realized representations of musical works intended to be perceived visually.

Notation
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information on the alphabet, script, or symbol system used to convey the content of the resource, including specialized scripts, typefaces, tactile notation, movement notation, and musical notation.

Note
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information, usually in textual form, on attributes of a resource or some aspect of a resource.

Three-dimensional object
type: Class
subclass of: Work
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Resource in a form intended to be perceived visually in three-dimensions. Includes man-made objects such as models, sculptures, clothing, and toys, as well as naturally occurring objects such as specimens mounted for viewing.

Digital cartographic object count
type: Class
subclass of: Digital characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Number of objects in encoded geospatial information in a cartographic resource.

Organization
type: Class
subclass of: Agent
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Corporation or group of persons and/or organizations that acts, or may act, as a unit.

Parallel title proper
type: Class
subclass of: Title variation
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Title in another language and/or script.

Person
type: Class
subclass of: Agent
subclass of: Person
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Individual or identity established by an individual (either alone or in collaboration with one or more other individuals).

Place
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Geographic location.

Configuration of playback channels
type: Class
subclass of: Sound characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Configuration/number of sound channels used to make a recording, such as one channel for a monophonic recording, e.g., mono, stereo, quadraphonic, surround.

Special playback characteristics
type: Class
subclass of: Sound characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Equalization system, noise reduction system, etc., used in making an audio recording, e.g., CCIR standard, CX encoded, Dolby.

Playing speed
type: Class
subclass of: Sound characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Speed at which an audio carrier must be operated to produce the sound intended, e.g., 78 rpm, 19 cm/s.

Polarity
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Relationship of the colors and tones in an image to the colors and tones of the object reproduced.

Postal registration number
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Number assigned to a publication for which the specified postal service permits the use of a special mailing class privilege.

Presentation format
type: Class
subclass of: Projection characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Format used in the production of a projected image, e.g., Cinerama, IMAX.

Printed
type: Class
subclass of: Instance
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Resource that is printed.

Producer
type: Class
subclass of: Provider entity
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information relating to production of a resource.

Production method
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Process used to produce a resource

Projection
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2017-02-03 (New)
definition: Method or system used to represent the surface of the earth or of a celestial sphere on a plane.

Projection characteristic
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Technical specification relating to the projection of a motion picture film.

Projection speed
type: Class
subclass of: Projection characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Speed at which a projected carrier must be operated to produce the moving image intended, e.g., 20 fps.

Provider entity
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information about the agent or place relating to the publication, printing, distribution, issue, release, or production of a resource.

Publisher
type: Class
subclass of: Provider entity
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information relating to publication of a resource.

Publisher number
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Number assigned by a publisher that is not one of the specific defined types.

Recording medium
type: Class
subclass of: Sound characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Type of medium used to record sound on an audio carrier, e.g., magnetic, optical.

Type of recording
type: Class
subclass of: Sound characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Method used to encode audio content for playback, e.g., analog, digital.

Reduction ratio
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Size of a micro-image in relation to the original from which it was produced.

Regional encoding
type: Class
subclass of: Digital characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Identification of the region of the world for which a videodisc has been encoded, e.g., region 4.

Technical report number
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Identification number of a technical report that is not a Standard Technical Report Number.

Resolution
type: Class
subclass of: Digital characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Clarity or fineness of detail in a digital image, expressed by the measurement of the image in pixels, etc., e.g., 3.1 megapixels.

Retention policy
type: Class
subclass of: Use and access conditions
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Policy of holding institution for retaining resource.

Review
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Review of a resource.

Role
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2017-02-03 (New)
definition: Function played or provided by a contributor, e.g., author, illustrator, etc.

Scale
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2017-02-03 (New)
definition: Ratio of the dimensions of a form contained or embodied in a resource to the dimensions of the entity it represents, e.g., for images or cartographic resources.

Script used
type: Class
subclass of: Notation
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information on the script, or symbol system used to convey the content of a text resource.

Shelf location
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Piece/item identifier, such as a call or other type of number.

DDC call number
type: Class
subclass of: Shelf location
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Shelf mark based on Dewey Decimal Classification.

LCC call number
type: Class
subclass of: Shelf location
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Shelf mark based on Library of Congress Classification.

NLM call number
type: Class
subclass of: Shelf location
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Shelf mark based on National Library of Medicine Classification.

UDC call number
type: Class
subclass of: Shelf location
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Shelf mark based on Universal Decimal Classification.

SICI
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Serial Item and Contribution Identifier.

Sound characteristic
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Technical specification relating to the encoding of sound in a resource.

Sound content
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Indication of whether the production of sound is an integral part of the resource.

Source
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Resource from which value or label came or was derived.

Status
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Designation of the validity or position of something, e.g., whether something is incorrect or available.

Still image
type: Class
subclass of: Work
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Resource expressed through line, shape, shading, etc., intended to be perceived visually as a still image or images in two dimensions. Includes two-dimensional images and slides and transparencies.

Stock number
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Identification number used for stock purposes and assigned by agencies such as distributors, publishers, or vendors.

STRN
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Standard Technical Report Number.

Study number
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Identification number for a computer data file.

Sublocation
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Specific place within the holding entity where the item is located or made available.

Summary
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Description of the content of a resource, such as an abstract, summary, etc..

Supplementary material
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Index, bibliography, appendix, etc. intended to supplement the primary content of a resource.

System Requirement
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2017-02-06 (New)
definition: Equipment or system requirements beyond what is normal and obvious for the type of carrier or type of file, such as make and model of equipment or hardware, operating system, amount of memory, programming language, other necessary software, any plug-ins or peripherals required to play, view, or run the resource, etc.

Table of contents
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Table of contents of a resource.

Tactile material
type: Class
subclass of: Instance
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Resource that is intended to be perceived by touch.

Tactile notation used
type: Class
subclass of: Notation
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Information on the symbol system used to convey the content of a tactile resource.

Tape configuration
type: Class
subclass of: Sound characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Number of tracks on an audiotape, e.g., 12 track.

Temporal concept
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Chronological period.

Text
type: Class
subclass of: Work
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Resource intended to be perceived visually and understood through the use of language in written or spoken form.

Title entity
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-02-03 (Definition changed)
definition: Title information relating to a resource: work title, preferred title, instance title, transcribed title, translated title, variant form of title, etc.

Topic
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Concept or area of knowledge.

Track configuration
type: Class
subclass of: Sound characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Configuration of the audio track on a sound-track film, e.g., center track, edge track.

Unit
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Units in which a value is expressed.

UPC
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Universal Product Code.

URN
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Uniform Resource Number.

Use and access conditions
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: General statement of allowances and restrictions on access to a resource, including retention, reproduction, access, and lending.

Use policy
type: Class
subclass of: Use and access conditions
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Usage limitations placed on a resource with respect to reproduction, publication, exhibition, etc..

Title variation
type: Class
subclass of: Title entity
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Title associated with the resource that is different from the Work or Instance title.

Video characteristic
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Technical specification relating to the encoding of video images in a resource.

Video format
type: Class
subclass of: Video characteristic
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Standard, etc., used to encode the analog video content of a resource, e.g., Beta, 8mm.

Video recording number
type: Class
subclass of: Identifier
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
modified: 2017-02-03 (Corrected case in class name)
definition: Number assigned by a publisher to a video recording.

Work
type: Class
subclass of: Thing
modified: 2016-04-21 (New)
definition: Resource reflecting a conceptual essence of a cataloging resource.