Contextual Information
| Collection finding aid, if any | N/A |
| Catalog record(s), if any | N/A |
| Collection site, if any | https://sea.lib.niu.edu/ |
| Other pertinent reference information | http://www.cormosea.org/ |
Project Files
| Digital image files |
N:/Staging/seadl |
| Metadata form definition, if any | N/A |
| MARC transformation, if any | MARC records for a series are broken into MARC/XML and batch transformed into MODS. |
| Controlled vocabulary for project | Library of Congress Name Authority File and Library of Congress Subject Headings |
| Standards used for project | Resource Description and Access |
| Level of quality control | High |
MODS Metadata Guidelines
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mods:titleInfo |
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Transcribe the title from the title page, title frame, caption, or some other source of information as specificed in RDA 2.2.4. Always specify the language and script using the English name and code (all lower-case) from ISO 15924 and ISO 639-2/b. If the resource is commonly known by some other title, add it as a Uniform Title. Add an Alternative Title that has been translated into English. If the title is a translation from the resource itself or a reference source and the characters are in Unicode, use @type=“translated.” If there is no title on the resource and one cannot be supplied from available reference sources, the title must be supplied by the cataloger. In the case of photographs or film, the title should be brief, concise, and descriptive of the contents. Try to avoid using the same title for multiple resources and do not use "no title" or the equivalent. |
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mods:name |
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Supply names for any artists, authors, filmmakers, publishers, etc. involved in the creation or publication of the resource. Do not supply names here for those who are the subject of the resource or those who own or provided the resource. Names should be taken from the Library of Congress Name Authority File (LCNAF) and given the authority attribute “naf.” URI’s from id.loc.gov must always be included as attributes for names that have a corresponding record in the LCNAF. If the name is not in LCNAF, next check the Virtual International Authority File (VIAF). If a name is not found in the LCNAF or VIAF and there are no conflicts, use the fullest form of the name available or the name by which the person is most commonly known with @authority = “local.” In general, use the name as it appears on the resource. If the name on the resource takes the form “author of,” “Anonymous,” etc. or there is no name, use the identity known to be related to the resource, if discernable from reference sources, but provide a detailed explaination of this relationship in a Note. Always include a textual role to identity how the name has contributed to the resource, using MARC relator terms for values. |
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mods:genre |
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At least one of the follow Art & Architecture Thesaurus genre terms are always required: articles books documents comic books maps (documents) manuscripts (document genre) photographs political posters video recordings Genre terms from the Library of Congress Subject Headings may also be assigned for literature, film, or music. |
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mods:originInfo |
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Supply the most complete date possible for the date of creation or publication in the form YYYY-MM-DD. When the publication date is not known precisely, using date ranges or specify a particular decade or century. Always use the date of the resource you are describing, e.g. if decribing a copy of a manuscript, supply the date that the manuscript was copied. |
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mods:physicalDescription |
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Record the extent of the resource, describing the number and type of material being digitized using the most appropriate unit. If describing a sound or video recording, record the duration. Do not zero-pad the first number. |
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mods:note |
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Contributors will be asked to povide a brief description of the subject matter, context, and any other descriptive information about the resource that has not been recorded elsewhere. From this description, extract keywords, places, subjects, and names to construct controlled access points. The original description should be left complete, but edited for spelling and grammar. Do not edit descriptions provided in alternative languages. Notes regarding the condition of the material should be reviewed carefully and edited. Generally, these should be succinct descriptions of any known imperfections, such as missing pages or water damage. For sound and video recordings, include here notes about the recording itself, describing background noises or any interruptions. Notes describing the carrier or some other physical feature should instead be moved to the Physical Description. |
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mods:subject |
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The following subjects should be added, if known:
Additionally, one or more topical headings may be assigned from the following controlled list: Agriculture Architecture Art Colonialism Conflicts Crime Customs and traditions Dance Education Engineering Folklore Food and Drink Heath and Medicine Indigenous populations Language Law Sexuality and gender Monuments and Memorials Music Politics Propaganda Rites and Ceremonies Royalty and Rulers Science Social Welfare Sport and Leisure Travel Women Each resource should be assigned one or more subject headings for related countries. When including cities, towns, or more narrow geographic locations, always use hiearchical geographic headings. This will allow us to index countries and other locations separately. If a complex heading can be found in the authority file, use “lcsh” for the subject authority. If no complex heading exists, include “lcsh” for the subject, with “lcsh,” “naf”, "viaf," or "local" for each component of the complex heading. Likewise, include a URI for each subject at the appropriate level. |
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mods:relatedItem |
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Record the collection in SEADL to which this digital object should be assigned, including the contributing institution and partner. Record their full official title, preferred contact address, and official website. |
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mods:location |
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Use Location to record the physical location of the resource, including any shelf identifiers (e.g. classification number) and institution/owner. Do not use this element for the contributing instution or partner. |
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mods:accessCondition |
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Contributors will be required to select one of the rights statements below from rightsstatements.org: In Copyright - Education Use Permitted In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only No Copyright - Other Known Legal Restrictions No Known Copyright They may optionally communicate the copyright status of the digital object in a brief (no more than 250 characters) statement. For resources that are in copyright, record the name of the copyright holder in exactly the form they would like to be credited. If the resource contains personal information, culturally-sensitive information, or any materials that are still in copyright or for which the copyright is not known, the contributor should also indicate here any access restrictions that must be put in place. |
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