- Libraries list
- Accounts list
This is a mandatory field. Every record must include the DCMI Type. It will help us sort digital records at a high level (grouping all films, all sound recordings, all images, and all texts, for example).
| Repeatable | Yes. Enter each type in the same field, separated by a semicolon and a space. |
|---|---|
| Field Name | Type |
| DC Mapping | Type |
| Search | Yes |
| Hide | Yes |
| Vocabulary |
Yes. Choose “Use a controlled vocabulary from another field or collection” and select “Type.” |
| Definition | The nature or genre of the content of the resource. Type includes terms describing general categories, functions, genres, or aggregation levels for content. |
| Usage |
Use DCMI Type Vocabulary. Some digital objects may involve more than one type, e.g., a manuscript may have text and images of the text. Separate each entry by a semicolon and a space. |
| Examples |
Still Image Moving Image Sound Text |
| Template | Yes. If all items in a collection are of the same type, use the Template Creator to input the data once for all records |
| Nickname | type |