This is field is optional.
Repeatable |
Yes. Enter each contributor in the same field, separated by a semicolon and a space. |
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Field Name | Contributor |
DC Mapping | Contributor |
Search | Yes |
Hide | No |
Vocabulary | Yes. Choose “Use a controlled vocabulary from another field or collection”. |
Definition | The person(s) or organization(s) that made significant intellectual contributions to the resource but whose contribution is secondary to any entity already specified in a Creator element |
Usage |
Use for photographic studios (the photographer would be considered the Creator). Do not use "Unknown"--just leave the field blank. Use the correct form of the name when available in Library of Congress Authorities. If an authoritative version of a name is not available, create one:
The function of a contributor may be included in parentheses after the name. Use the Relator Terms |
Examples |
Caufield & Shook (photographer) Royal Photo Co. (photographer) Standard Oil Company of New Jersey (sponsor) |
Template | Yes. If the same contributor was responsible for the entire collection, use the Template Creator to input the data once for all records |
Nickname | contri |