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BIBFRAME vocabulary
2025-01-24T12:00:00.000-05:00
2025-02-10T09:52:36.66620558-05:00
The Bibframe vocabulary consists of RDF classes and properties used for the description of
items cataloged principally by libraries, but may also be used to describe items cataloged by museums and archives.
Classes include the three core classes - Work, Instance, and Item - in addition to many more
classes to support description. Properties describe characteristics of the resource being
described as well as relationships among resources. For example: one Work
might be a "translation of" another Work; an Instance may be an
"instance of" a particular Bibframe Work. Other properties describe attributes of Works and Instances. For
example: the Bibframe property "subject" expresses an important attribute of a Work
(what the Work is about), and the property "extent" (e.g. number of pages) expresses an
attribute of an Instance.
Description level
Designation of the descriptive content of the metadata
2022-10-03 (New [GH43])
Relationship
Type of relationship between resources
2024-07-10 (New [GH116])
Work
Resource reflecting a conceptual essence of a cataloging resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Instance
Resource reflecting an individual, material embodiment of a Work
2016-04-21 (New)
Item
Single example of an Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
Hub
An abstract resource that functions as a bridge between two Works
2021-06-09 (New [GH75])
2023-11-30 (moved to Basic Model Class [GH108])
Text
Resource intended to be perceived visually and understood through the use of language in written or spoken form
2016-04-21 (New)
Cartography
Resource that shows spatial information, including maps, atlases, globes, digital, and other cartographic resources
2016-04-25 (fixed typo in definition)
Audio
Resources expressed in an audible form, including music or other sounds
2016-04-21 (New)
Notated music
Graphic, non-realized representations of musical works intended to be perceived visually
2016-04-21 (New)
Notated movement
Graphic, non-realized representations of movement intended to be perceived visually, e.g. dance
2016-04-21 (New)
Dataset
Data encoded in a defined structure, including numeric data, environmental data, etc., used by applications software
2016-04-21 (New)
Still image
Resource expressed through line, shape, shading, etc., intended to be perceived visually as a still image or images in two dimensions, including two-dimensional images and slides and transparencies
2016-04-21 (New)
Moving image
Images intended to be perceived as moving, including motion pictures (using live action and/or animation) or video recordings of performances or events
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-26 (fixed typo in definition)
Three-dimensional object
Resource in a form intended to be perceived visually in three-dimensions, including man-made objects such as models, sculptures, clothing, and toys, as well as naturally occurring objects such as specimens mounted for viewing
2016-04-21 (New)
Software or multimedia
Electronic resource which is a computer program or consists of multiple media types that are software driven, such as videogames
2016-04-21 (New)
2022-10-03 (revised definition [GH92])
Mixed material
Resource comprised of multiple types which is not driven by software, e.g. an archival collection of text, photographs and sound recordings
2016-04-21 (New)
2022-10-03 (revised definition [GH92])
Printed
Resource that is printed
2016-04-21 (New)
Manuscript
Resource which is written in handwriting or typescript
2016-04-21 (New)
2022-10-03 (changed subClassOf [GH92])
Archival controlled
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
2016-04-21 (New)
Tactile material
Resource that is intended to be perceived by touch
2016-04-21 (New)
Collection
Aggregation of resources, generally gathered together artificially
2016-04-21 (New)
2022-10-03 (changed subClassOf [GH92])
Electronic
Resource that is intended for manipulation by a computer, accessed either directly or remotely
2016-04-21 (New)
Arrangement
Resource that represents an arrangement of another resource
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Redefined [GH77])
Music audio
Music resource expressed in an audible form
2022-10-03 (New [GH91])
Non-music audio
Resource expressed in an audible form, including spoken word and other non-musical sounds
2022-10-03 (New [GH91])
Integrating resource
Resource that is added to or changed by updates that do not remain discrete but are integrated into the whole
2022-10-03 (New [GH91])
Kit
Resource that contains a mixture of various components issued as a unit and intended primarily for instructional purposes
2022-10-03 (New [GH91])
Monograph
Resource that is issued as a single physical unit or intangible single logical unit
2022-10-03 (New [GH91])
Serial
Resource that is issued in successive parts, usually numbered, that has no predetermined conclusion
2022-10-03 (New [GH91])
Series
Resource with a collective title that applies to a group of separate resources, each of which also has its own title
2022-10-03 (New [GH91])
Microform
Resource that contains microimages, either transparent or opaque, that may be reproductions of existing textual or graphic materials or may be original publications
2023-11-30 (New [GH101])
Note
Information, usually in textual form, on attributes of a resource or some aspect of a resource
Any entry from the Note Types vocabulary at ID may be used; all have been defined as a bf:Note
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Added editorial note [GH35])
Identifier
Token or name that is associated with a resource, such as a URI or an ISBN
Any entry from the Standard Identifiers vocabulary at ID may be used; all have been defined as a bf:Identifier
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Added editorial note [GH44])
Unit
Units in which a value is expressed
2016-04-21 (New)
Role
Function played or provided by a contributor, e.g., author or illustrator
2017-02-03 (New)
Source
Resource from which value or label came or was derived
2016-04-21 (New)
Status
Designation of the validity or position of something, e.g., whether something is incorrect or available
2016-04-21 (New)
Relation
Associated resource and its relationship to the resource being described
2024-07-10 (New [GH116])
Agent
Entity having a role in a resource, such as a person or organization
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-05-13 (New subclass)
Person
Individual or identity established by an individual (either alone or in collaboration with one or more other individuals)
2016-04-21 (New)
Family
Two or more persons related by birth, marriage, adoption, civil union, or similar legal status, or who otherwise present themselves as a family
2016-04-21 (New)
Organization
Corporation or group of persons and/or organizations that acts, or may act, as a unit
2016-04-21 (New)
Jurisdiction
Legal or political unit administering a geographic area
2016-04-21 (New)
Meeting
Gathering of individuals or representatives of various bodies for the purpose of discussing and/or acting on topics of common interest
2016-04-21 (New)
Topic
Concept or area of knowledge
2016-04-21 (New)
Temporal concept
Chronological period
2016-04-21 (New)
Place
Geographic location
2016-04-21 (New)
Event entity
Something that happens at a certain time and location, such as a performance, speech, or athletic event
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broaden definition [GH12])
Contribution
Agent and role with respect to the resource being described
2016-04-21 (New)
Primary contribution
Contribution for which the agent is the name chosen as the name part of the name and title access point
2023-11-30 (New [GH104])
Content type
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
2016-04-21 (New)
Media type
Categorization reflecting the general type of intermediation device required to view, play, run, etc., the content of a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Carrier type
Categorization reflecting the format of the storage medium and housing of a carrier
2016-04-21 (New)
Genre/form
Form category or genre to which a resource belongs
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broaden definition [GH17])
Title entity
Title information relating to a resource: work title, preferred title, instance title, transcribed title, translated title, variant form of title, etc.
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-02-03 (Definition changed)
Title variation
Title associated with the resource that is different from the Work or Instance title
2016-04-21 (New)
Key title
Unique title for a continuing resource that is assigned by the ISSN International Center in conjunction with an ISSN
2016-04-21 (New)
Abbreviated title
Title as abbreviated for citation, indexing, and/or identification
2016-04-21 (New)
Parallel title proper
Title in another language and/or script
2016-04-21 (New)
Collective title
Title for a compilation of resources
2016-04-21 (New)
Transliterated title
Title transliterated from one script to another
2023-11-30 (New [GH104])
Language entity
Language entity
2016-04-21 (New)
Music medium information
Summary statement of the medium for a musical work
2016-04-21 (New)
Musical instrument
Instrument for which a musical work is appropriate
2016-04-21 (New)
Ensemble
Ensemble
2021-06-09 (New [GH56])
Music ensemble
Ensemble for which a musical work is appropriate
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Changed subclass to Ensemble [GH56])
Music voice
Voice for which a musical work is appropriate
2016-04-21 (New)
Geographic coverage
Geographic coverage of the content of the resource
2017-02-06 (New)
Intended audience information
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
2016-04-21 (New)
Organization of materials information
Information about the organization and arrangement of a collection of items
2021-06-09 (New [GH77])
Dissertation information
Information about a work presented as part of the formal requirements for an academic degree
2016-04-21 (New)
Summary
Description of the content of a resource, such as an abstract, summary, etc.
2016-04-21 (New)
Capture of content
Information about place and date associated with the capture (i.e., recording, filming, etc.) of the content of a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Notation
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
2016-04-21 (New)
Content accessibility information
Information that assists those with a sensory impairment for greater understanding of content, e.g., captions
2017-02-07 (New)
Script
Information on the script, or symbol system used to convey the content of a text resource
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Modified label [GH67])
Music notation
Information on the symbol system used to convey the content of a music resource
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Modified label [GH67])
Tactile notation
Information on the symbol system used to convey the content of a tactile resource
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Modified label [GH67])
Movement notation
Information on the symbol system used to convey the content of a movement resource
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Modified label [GH67])
Illustrative content
Information about content intended to illustrate a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Supplementary material
Index, bibliography, appendix, etc. intended to supplement the primary content of a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Color content
Color characteristics of a resource, e.g., black and white, multicolored, etc.
2016-04-21 (New)
Sound content
Indication of whether the production of sound is an integral part of the resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Aspect ratio
Proportional relationship between an image's width and its height
2016-04-21 (New)
Notated music format
Layout for content of a resource that is presented in the form of musical notation
2016-04-21 (New)
Scale
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
2017-02-03 (New)
Cartographic information
Content that represents the whole or part of the earth, any celestial body, or imaginary place at any scale
2016-04-21 (New)
Projection
Method or system used to represent the surface of the earth or of a celestial sphere on a plane
2017-02-03 (New)
Classification entity
System of coding and organizing materials according to their subject
Any entry from the Classification Schemes vocabulary at ID may be used; all have been defined as a bf:Classification
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Added editorial note [GH55])
DDC Classification
Dewey Decimal Classification number used for subject access
2016-04-21 (New)
LCC Classification
Library of Congress Classification number used for subject access
2016-04-21 (New)
UDC Classification
Universal Decimal Classification number used for subject access
2016-04-21 (New)
NLM classification
National Library of Medicine Classification number used for subject access
2016-04-21 (New)
NAL classification
National Library of Agriculter number used for subject access
2024-07-10 (New [GH119])
Frequency
Information about intervals at which the parts of a serially produced resource or the updates to an integrating resource are issued
2016-04-21 (New)
Publication Frequency
Information about the publication frequency of a resource
2021-06-09 (New [GH76])
Mode of issuance
Information about whether a resource is issued in one or more parts, the way it is updated, and its intended termination
2016-04-21 (New)
Provider entity
Information about the agent or place relating to the publication, printing, distribution, issue, release, or production of a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Distributor
Information relating to distribution of a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Manufacturer
Information relating to manufacture of a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Publisher
Information relating to publication of a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Producer
Information relating to production of a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Modification
Information relating to modification of a resource
2022-10-03 (New [GH69])
Acquisition source
Information about an organization, person, etc., from which a resource may be obtained
2017-02-06 (New)
Copyright registration
Copyright or Legal Deposit registration information
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-05-04 (Class name corrected)
Cover art
Cover illustration of a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Review
Review of a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Table of contents
Table of contents of a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Relief
Relief term specified on a cartographic resource
2023-11-30 (New [GH104])
Capture and Storage Technique
Specifies the sound capture and storage technique used on a sound recording resource
2023-11-30 (New [GH104])
Extent
Number and type of units and/or subunits making up a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Material
Substance or composition of the resource
2021-06-09 (New [GH28])
Base material
Underlying physical material of a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Changed subclass to Material [GH28])
Applied material
Physical or chemical substance applied to a base material of a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Changed subclass to Material [GH28])
Emulsion
Suspension of light-sensitive chemicals used as a coating on a microfilm or microfiche, e.g., silver halide
2016-04-21 (New)
Mount
Physical material or object used for the support or backing to which the base material of a resource has been attached
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Amended definition [GH29])
Production method
Process used to produce a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Generation
Relationship between an original carrier and the carrier of a reproduction made from the original
2016-04-21 (New)
Layout
Arrangement of text, images, tactile notation, etc., in a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Book format
Result of folding a printed sheet to form a gathering of leaves
2016-04-21 (New)
Font size
Size of the type used to represent the characters and symbols in a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Polarity
Relationship of the colors and tones in an image to the colors and tones of the object reproduced
2016-04-21 (New)
Reduction ratio
Size of a micro-image in relation to the original from which it was produced
2016-04-21 (New)
Binding method
Information about methods used to bind a published or unpublished resource, or other binding information
2022-10-03 (New [GH91])
Sound characteristic
Technical specification relating to the encoding of sound in a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Type of recording
Method used to encode audio content for playback, e.g., analog, digital
2016-04-21 (New)
Recording medium
Type of medium used to record sound on an audio carrier, e.g., magnetic, optical
2016-04-21 (New)
Playing speed
Speed at which an audio carrier must be operated to produce the sound intended, e.g., 78 rpm, 19 cm/s
2016-04-21 (New)
Groove characteristic
Groove width of an analog disc or the groove pitch of an analog cylinder, e.g., coarse groove, microgroove
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-26 (fixed typo in definition)
2017-02-03 (Fixed name of property)
Track configuration
Configuration of the audio track on a sound-track film, e.g., center track, edge track
2016-04-21 (New)
Tape configuration
Number of tracks on an audiotape, e.g., 12 track
2016-04-21 (New)
Configuration of playback channels
Configuration/number of sound channels used to make a recording, such as one channel for a monophonic recording, e.g., mono, stereo, quadraphonic, surround
2016-04-21 (New)
Special playback characteristics
Equalization system, noise reduction system, etc., used in making an audio recording, e.g., CCIR standard, CX encoded, Dolby
2016-04-21 (New)
Projection characteristic
Technical specification relating to the projection of a motion picture film
2016-04-21 (New)
Presentation format
Format used in the production of a projected image, e.g., Cinerama, IMAX
2016-04-21 (New)
Projection speed
Speed at which a projected carrier must be operated to produce the moving image intended, e.g., 20 fps
2016-04-21 (New)
Video characteristic
Technical specification relating to the encoding of video images in a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Video format
Standard, etc., used to encode the analog video content of a resource, e.g., Beta, 8mm
2016-04-21 (New)
Broadcast standard
System used to format a video resource for television broadcast, e.g., HDTV, PAL
2016-04-21 (New)
Digital characteristic
Technical specification relating to the digital encoding of text, image, audio, video, and other types of data in a resource
2016-04-21 (New)
File type
General type of data content encoded in a computer file, e.g., text file, audio file
2016-04-21 (New)
Encoding format
Schema, standard, etc., used to encode the digital content of a resource, e.g., MP3, XML, JPEG
2016-04-21 (New)
File size
Number of bytes in a digital file, e.g., 162 KB
2016-04-21 (New)
Resolution
Clarity or fineness of detail in a digital image, expressed by the measurement of the image in pixels, etc., e.g., 3.1 megapixels
2016-04-21 (New)
Regional encoding
Identification of the region of the world for which a videodisc has been encoded, e.g., region 4
2016-04-21 (New)
Encoded bitrate
Speed at which streaming audio, video, etc., is designed to play, e.g., 32 kbps
2016-04-21 (New)
Digital cartographic data type
Data type for encoding of geospatial information in a cartographic resource, e.g., raster, vector, point
2016-04-21 (New)
Digital cartographic object type
Object type for encoding of geospatial information in a cartographic resource, e.g., point, line, polygon
2016-04-21 (New)
Digital cartographic object count
Number of objects in encoded geospatial information in a cartographic resource
2016-04-21 (New)
System Requirement
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
2017-02-06 (New)
Enumeration and chronology
Numbering or other enumeration and dates associated with issues or items held
2016-04-21 (New)
Enumeration
Numbering or other enumeration associated with issues or items held
2016-04-21 (New)
Chronology
Dates associated with issues or items held
2016-04-21 (New)
Sublocation
Specific place within the holding entity where the item is located or made available
2016-04-21 (New)
Shelf location
Piece/item identifier, such as a call or other type of number
2016-04-21 (New)
DDC call number
Shelf mark based on Dewey Decimal Classification
2016-04-21 (New)
LCC call number
Shelf mark based on Library of Congress Classification
2016-04-21 (New)
UDC call number
Shelf mark based on Universal Decimal Classification
2016-04-21 (New)
NLM call number
Shelf mark based on National Library of Medicine Classification
2016-04-21 (New)
Use and access conditions
General statement of allowances and restrictions on access to a resource, including retention, reproduction, access, and lending
2016-04-21 (New)
Access policy
Access restrictions and allowances regarding access to a resource, e.g., lending policy, access restrictions, embargos
2016-04-21 (New)
Use policy
Usage limitations placed on a resource with respect to reproduction, publication, exhibition, etc.
2016-04-21 (New)
Retention policy
Policy of holding institution for retaining resource
2016-04-21 (New)
Immediate acquisition
Information about the circumstances, e.g., source, date, method, under which the resource was directly acquired
2017-02-06 (New)
Accession number
Accession Number
2021-06-09 (New [GH11])
ANSI number
American National Standards Institute identifier
2016-04-21 (New)
Audio issue number
Number assigned by publishers of sound recordings to identify the issue designation, or serial identification, of the resource
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-02-03 (Revised property name and definition)
Audio recording take
Identifier assigned to the smallest identifiable unit of a recording session, e.g., a specific recording of an individual song
2017-02-03 (New)
Barcode
Optical machine-readable representation of data relating to the item to which it is attached
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-02-03 (Moved to Identifier class group from Item group)
CODEN
Identifier for scientific and technical periodical titles assigned by the International CODEN Section of Chemical Abstracts Service
2016-04-21 (New)
Copyright-legal deposit number
Identifier assigned to a copyright registration or legal deposit
2016-04-21 (New)
Dissertation Identifier
Identifier assigned to a thesis or dissertation for identification purposes
2016-04-21 (New)
DOI
Digital Object Identifier
2016-04-21 (New)
EAN
International Article Identifier
2016-04-21 (New)
EIDR
Entertainment Identifier Registry
2021-06-09 (New [GH78])
Fingerprint identifier
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
2016-04-21 (New)
Global Trade Item Number 14
14-digit number assigned to identify trade items as various packaging levels that encompasses EAN/UCC-128 and ITF-14
2017-02-03 (New)
Handle
Unique and persistent identifier for digital objects developed by the Corporation for National Research Initiatives
2016-04-21 (New)
ISAN
International Standard Audiovisual Number
2016-04-21 (New)
ISBN
International Standard Book Number
2016-04-21 (New)
ISMN
International Standard Music Number
2016-04-21 (New)
ISNI
International Standard Name Identifier, a unique, persistent reference number for the identities of contributors to creative works
2017-02-03 (New)
ISO number
International Organization for Standardization standard number
2016-04-21 (New)
ISRC
International Standard Recording Code
2016-04-21 (New)
ISSN
International Standard Serial Number
2016-04-21 (New)
ISSN-L
International Standard Serial Number that links together various media versions of a continuing resource
2016-04-21 (New)
ISTC
International Standard Text Code, a numbering system developed to enable the unique identification of textual works
2016-04-21 (New)
ISWC
International Standard Musical Work Code, a unique, persistent reference number for the identification of musical works
2016-04-21 (New)
LC acquisition program
Identification number assigned by the Library of Congress to works acquired through one of its collaborative overseas acquisition programs
2016-04-21 (New)
LCCN
Library of Congress Control Number that identifies a resource description
2016-04-21 (New)
Local identifier
Identifier established locally and not a standard number
2016-04-21 (New)
Audio matrix number
Matrix identifier assigned to the master from which a specific sound recording was pressed
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-02-03 (Revised definition)
Music distributor number
Identifier appearing on a resource assigned by a distributor to a specific audio recording, notated music publication, music-related publication, or videorecording
2017-02-07 (New)
Music plate number
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
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-02-03 (Revised definition)
Music publisher number
Identifier assigned to a notated music publication other than an issue, matrix, or plate number
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-02-03 (Revised definition)
NBN
National Bibliography Number that identifies a resource description
2016-04-21 (New)
OCLC number
Identifier assigned by OCLC
2024-07-10 (New [GH120])
Postal registration number
Number assigned to a publication for which the specified postal service permits the use of a special mailing class privilege
2016-04-21 (New)
Publisher number
Number assigned by a publisher that is not one of the specific defined types
2016-04-21 (New)
Technical report number
Identification number of a technical report that is not a Standard Technical Report Number
2016-04-21 (New)
SICI
Serial Item and Contribution Identifier
2016-04-21 (New)
Stock number
Identification number used for stock purposes and assigned by agencies such as distributors, publishers, or vendors
2016-04-21 (New)
STRN
Standard Technical Report Number
2016-04-21 (New)
Study number
Identification number for a computer data file
2016-04-21 (New)
UPC
Universal Product Code
2016-04-21 (New)
URN
Uniform Resource Name
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Corrected definition [GH51])
Video recording number
Number assigned by a publisher to a video recording
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-02-03 (Corrected case in class name)
Administrative metadata
Metadata about the metadata, especially provenance information
2016-04-21 (New)
Description conventions
Rules used for the descriptive content of the resource description
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-24 (fixed class name)
2022-10-03 (removed subClassOf [GH90])
Generation process
Indication of the program or process used to generate the description by application of a particular transformation
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-24 (fixed class name)
2022-10-03 (removed subClassOf [GH90])
Metadata authentication
Indication of specific types of reviews that have been carried out on the description information
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (fixed class name)
2022-10-03 (removed subClassOf [GH90])
Designation of the descriptive content of the metadata
Description level
2022-10-03 (New [GH43])
Character string associated with a resource that serves to differentiate that resource from other resources, i.e., that uniquely identifies an entity.
Identifier
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-05-04 (New inverse)
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Resource that is associated with a character string that serves to differentiate one resource from another.
Resource identified
2017-02-03 (New inverse)
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Qualifier of information, such as an addition to a title to make it unique or qualifying information associated with an identifier.
Qualifier
2016-04-21 (New)
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Metadata about the metadata, especially provenance information.
Administrative metadata
2016-04-21 (New)
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Relates an Administrative metadata resource to the resource it captures information about.
Administrative metadata for
2021-06-09 (New [GH59])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Relates a Note resource to the resource to which the note pertains.
Note for
2021-06-09 (New [GH34])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
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.
Date
2016-04-21 (New)
2025-01-23 (Removed defined range [GH125])
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.
Place
Suggested value - bf:Place or madsrdf:Geographic
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broadened range [GH19])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
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.
Associated agent
Suggested value - bf:Agent or foaf:Agent
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broadened range [GH63])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Property relating an agent, such as an entity responsible for the content or of the publication, printing, distribution, issue, release or production, to another resource.
Suggested use - With bf:Agent or foaf:Agent
Associated agent of
2021-06-09 (New [GH3])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Number associated with a measure of units, such as the number of units and/or subunits making up a resource.
Number of units
2016-04-21 (New)
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
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).
Type of unit
2016-04-21 (New)
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
String of characters that serves as a code representing information.
Code
2016-04-21 (New)
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Entity that assigned the metadata, such as the entity that assigned a classification number, entity that assigned a name, entity that assigned an identifier.
Assigner
Suggested value - bf:Organization or bf:Assigner
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broaden domain [GH60], Broadened range [GH63])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
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.
Source
Suggested value - bf:Organization or bf:Assigner
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broadened range [GH63])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
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.
Note
2016-04-21 (New)
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
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.
Status
2016-04-21 (New)
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Part of a resource to which information applies.
Part
2016-04-21 (New)
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Language associated with a resource or its parts.
Language information
Suggested value - bf:Language or madsrdf:Language
2016-04-21 (New)
2022-10-03 (Broadened range [GH70])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
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 type
Suggested value - bf:Content or skos:Concept
2016-04-21 (New)
2022-10-03 (Broadened range [GH71])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Categorization reflecting the general type of intermediation device required to view, play, run, etc., the content of a resource.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Media type
Suggested value - bf:Media or skos:Concept
2016-04-21 (New)
2022-10-03 (Broadened range [GH73])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Categorization reflecting the format of the storage medium and housing of a carrier.
Carrier type
Suggested value - bf:Carrier or skos:Concept
2016-04-21 (New)
2022-10-03 (Broadened range [GH72])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Form category or genre to which a resource belongs
Suggested use - With Work, Instance or Item
Genre/form
Suggested value - bf:GenreForm or madsrdf:GenreForm or skos:Concept
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broadened range [GH16])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Name given to a resource.
Suggested use - With Work, Instance, Item or Event
Title resource
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broadened domain [GH23])
Relates a title resource to that which it is the title of.
Title of
Suggested value - Work, Instance, Item or Event
2021-06-09 (New [GH22])
Title being addressed. Possible title component.
Main title
2016-04-21 (New)
Word, character, or group of words and/or characters that contains the remainder of the title after the main title. Possible title component.
Subtitle
2016-04-21 (New)
Part or section enumeration of a title. Possible title component.
Part number
2016-04-21 (New)
Part or section name of a title. Possible title component.
Part title
2016-04-21 (New)
Type of title variation, e.g., acronym, cover, spine, earlier, later, series version.
Variant title type
2016-04-21 (New)
Date or date range associated with the creation of a Work.
Origin date
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Better align definition with property name [GH50])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Place from which the creation of the resource originated.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Origin place
Suggested value - bf:Place or madsrdf:Geographic
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Better align definition with property name [GH50], Broadened range [GH19])
2022-10-03 (updated domain [GH83])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Information about the history of a Work.
History of the work
2016-04-21 (New)
Instrumental, vocal, and/or other medium of performance for which a musical resource was originally conceived, written or performed.
Music medium of performance
2016-04-21 (New)
Instrument for which a musical Work is appropriate.
Instrument
2016-04-21 (New)
Specific role of instrument, such as alternate, doubling, solo, ensemble.
Instrument role
2016-04-21 (New)
Ensemble applicable to the Work.
Ensemble
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Changed domain [GH56], Modified definition [GH56])
Specific type of ensemble, such as orchestra, band, guitar ensemble.
Ensemble type
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Changed domain [GH56])
Voice for which a musical work is appropriate, such as soprano, tenor, mixed.
Voice
2016-04-21 (New)
Specific type of voice group, such as chorus, solo.
Type of voice
2016-04-21 (New)
Numeric designation for musical works consecutively numbered in music reference sources.
Music serial number
2016-04-21 (New)
Numeric designation of a musical work assigned by a composer, publisher, or a musicologist.
Music opus number
2016-04-21 (New)
Numeric designation for a musical work as found in a thematic index for the composer.
Music thematic number
2016-04-21 (New)
Pitch and mode for music.
Music key
2016-04-21 (New)
Date of legal work, or promulgation of a law, or signing of a treaty.
Date of legal work
2016-04-21 (New)
Term or terms that identify works such as arranged for music, vulgate for religious work, etc.
Version
2016-04-21 (New)
The date or date range during which the resource is accurate.
Valid date
2022-10-03 (New [GH68])
Characterization that epitomizes the primary content of a resource, e.g., field recording of birdsong; combined time series analysis and graph plotting system.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Content nature
2016-04-21 (New)
Geographic coverage of the content of the resource.
Geographic coverage
Suggested value - bf:GeographicCoverage or bf:Place or madsrdf:Geographic
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-02-06 (Changed from data to object property)
2021-06-09 (Removed domain [GH15])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Time period coverage of the content of the resource.
Temporal coverage
2016-04-21 (New)
Information that identifies the specific audience or intellectual level for which the content of the resource is considered appropriate.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Intended audience
2016-04-21 (New)
2022-10-03 (Broadened range [GH74])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Information about the organization and arrangement of a collection of resources.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Collection Organization and arrangement
2021-06-09 (New [GH77])
Relates an Arrangement resource to that which it describes.
Organization and arrangement of Collection
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2021-06-09 (New [GH77])
Pattern of arrangement of materials within a unit.
Arrangement of material
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Modified range [GH77])
Hierarchical position of the described materials relative to other material from the same source.
Hierarchical level of material
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Modified range [GH77])
Manner in which the resource is divided into smaller units.
Organization of material
2021-06-09 (New [GH77])
Work presented as part of the formal requirements for an academic degree.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Dissertation Information
2016-04-21 (New)
Degree for which author was a candidate.
Degree
2016-04-21 (New)
Name of degree granting institution.
Degree issuing institution
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broadened range [GH63])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Summary or abstract of the resource described.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Summary content
2016-04-21 (New)
Information about place and date associated with the capture (e.g., recording, filming) of the content of a resource.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Capture of content
2016-04-21 (New)
Alphabet, script, or symbol system used to convey the content of the resource, including specialized scripts, typefaces, tactile notation, movement notation, and musical notation.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Notation system
2016-04-21 (New)
Information that assists those with a sensory impairment for greater understanding of content, e.g., captions.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Content accessibility information
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-02-03 (changed from data to object property)
2017-03-15 (fixed typo in range)
Information about content intended to illustrate a resource.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Illustrative content information
2016-04-21 (New)
Material such as an index, bibliography, appendix intended to supplement the primary content of a resource.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Supplementary material
2016-04-21 (New)
Color characteristics, e.g., black and white, multicolored.
Suggested use - With Work, Instance or Item
Color content
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broaden range [GH31])
Indication of whether the production of sound is an integral part of the resource.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Sound content
2016-04-21 (New)
Proportional relationship between an image's width and its height.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Aspect ratio
2016-04-21 (New)
Layout for content of a resource that is presented in the form of musical notation, such as full score, condensed score, vocal score, etc.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Format of notated music
2016-04-21 (New)
Information about the playing time, running time, etc. of a resource.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Duration
2016-04-21 (New)
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.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Scale
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-02-03 (changed from data to object property)
Cartographic data that identifies characteristics of the resource, such as coordinates, projection, etc.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Cartographic data
2016-04-21 (New)
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.
Cartographic ascension and declination
2016-04-21 (New)
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.
Cartographic coordinates
2016-04-21 (New)
One of two points of intersection of the ecliptic and the celestial equator, occupied by the sun when its declination is 0 degrees.
Cartographic equinox
2016-04-21 (New)
Coordinate pairs that identify the closed non-intersecting boundary of the area contained within the G-polygon outer ring that is excluded.
Cartographic G ring area excluded
2016-04-21 (New)
Coordinate pairs that identify the closed non-intersecting boundary of the area covered.
Cartographic outer G ring area covered
2016-04-21 (New)
Method or system used to represent the surface of the earth or of a celestial sphere on a plane.
Cartographic projection
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-02-03 (changed from data to object property)
Information on awards associated with the described resource.
See also the ARM Ontology for strategies to model this information in greater detail.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Award note
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Added note [GH37])
Information in note form of credits for persons or organizations who have participated in the creation and/or production of the resource.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Credits note
2016-04-21 (New)
Subject term(s) describing a resource.
Suggested use - With Work, Instance, Item or Event
Subject
Suggested value - bf:Agent or bf:Topic or bf:Hub
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broadened domain [GH21])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Relates a subject to that which it describes.
Suggested use - With bf:Agent or bf:Topic or bf:Hub
Subject of
Suggested value - Work, Instance, Item or Event
2021-06-09 (New [GH20])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Classification number in any scheme.
Suggested use - With Work, Instance or Item
Classification
2016-04-21 (New)
Designates whether the classification number is from the standard or optional part of a schedule or table.
Classification designation
2016-04-21 (New)
Edition of the classification scheme, such as full, abridged or a number, when a classification scheme designates editions.
Classification scheme edition
2016-04-21 (New)
Number attached to a classification string that indicates a particular item.
Classification item number
2016-04-21 (New)
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.
Classification number
2016-04-21 (New)
Ending number of classification number span.
Classification number span end
2016-04-21 (New)
Number of the table from which the classification number in a subdivision entry is taken, e.g., a DDC table.
Classification table identification
2016-04-21 (New)
Sequence number or other identifier for an internal classification sub arrangement or add in a classification scheme.
Classification table sequence number
2016-04-21 (New)
Statement relating to any persons, families, or corporate bodies responsible for the creation of, or contributing to the content of a resource; usually transcribed.
Creative responsibility statement
2016-04-21 (New)
Information identifying the edition or version of the resource and associated statements of responsibility for the edition; usually transcribed.
Edition statement
2016-04-21 (New)
Enumeration of the edition; usually transcribed.
Edition enumeration
2016-04-21 (New)
Statement relating to providers of a resource; usually transcribed.
Provider statement
2016-04-21 (New)
Statement of the series the resource is in; usually transcribed; includes the ISSN if applicable.
Series statement
2016-04-21 (New)
Series enumeration of the resource; usually transcribed.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Series enumeration
2016-04-21 (New)
2024-07-10 (changed domain [GH100])
Statement of the subseries the resource is in; usually transcribed; includes the ISSN if applicable.
Subseries statement
2016-04-21 (New)
Subseries enumeration of the resource; usually transcribed.
Subseries enumeration
2016-04-21 (New)
Statement related to the distribution of the resources; usually transcribed.
Distribution statement
2024-07-10 (New [GH124])
Statement related to the manufacture of the resources; usually transcribed.
Manufacture statement
2024-07-10 (New [GH124])
Statement related to the production of the resources; usually transcribed.
Production statement
2024-07-10 (New [GH124])
Statement related to the publication of the resources; usually transcribed.
Publication statement
2024-07-10 (New [GH124])
Relates a resource to a publication frequency resource to capture such details as first issue, last issue, status, etc.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Publication frequency
2021-06-09 (New [GH76])
Intervals at which the parts of a serially produced resource or the updates to an integrating resource are issued.
Frequency
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Removed domain [GH76])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Citation to the resource preferred by its custodian of the resource.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Preferred citation
2016-04-21 (New)
Categorization reflecting whether a resource is issued in one or more parts, the way it is updated, and its intended termination.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Mode of issuance
2016-04-21 (New)
Beginning date of a resource and/or the sequential designations.
Multipart first issue
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Removed domain [GH76])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Ending date of a resource and/or the sequential designations.
Multipart last issue
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Removed domain [GH76])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Place, name, and/or date information relating to the publication, printing, distribution, issue, release, production, etc. of a resource.
Provision activity
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-02-03 (revised label and slightly revised definition)
Date associated with a claim of protection under copyright or a similar regime.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Copyright date
2016-04-21 (New)
Information about the provenance, such as origin, ownership and custodial history (chain of custody), of a resource.
See also the ARM Ontology for strategies to model this information in greater detail.
Suggested use - With Work, Instance or Item
Custodial history
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Added note [GH38])
Conditions under which the publisher, distributor, etc., will normally supply a resource, e.g., price of a resource.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Terms of acquisition
2016-04-21 (New)
Information about an organization, person, etc., from which a resource may be obtained.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Source of acquisition
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-02-06 (Changed from data to object property, slight change to definition)
2021-06-09 (Broadened range [GH63])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Copyright and Legal Deposit registration information
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Copyright registration information
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-05-04 (Corrected expected value)
Cover art image of a resource.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Cover art
2016-04-21 (New)
Review of a resource.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Review content
2016-04-21 (New)
Table of contents of the described resource.
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Table of contents content
2016-04-21 (New)
Relief term specified on a cartographic resource
Relief
2023-11-30 (New [GH104])
Number and type of units and/or subunits making up a resource.
Extent
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broadened range [GH30])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Measurements of the carrier or carriers and/or the container of a resource.
See also the ARM Ontology for strategies to model this information in greater detail.
Dimensions
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Added note [GH39])
Resource uses, is composed of, integrates, etc. the related material.
Suggested use - With Work, Instance or Item
Material
2021-06-09 (New [GH26])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
This material is related to a resource.
Suggested use - With Work, Instance or Item
Material of
2021-06-09 (New [GH26])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Underlying physical material of a resource.
Suggested use - With Work, Instance or Item
Base material
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broadened range [GH24], Broadened domain, Made subproperty of material [GH26])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Relates a Material resource to that which it is the base material of.
Base material of
2021-06-09 (New [GH25])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Physical or chemical substance applied to a base material of a resource.
Suggested use - With Work, Instance or Item
Applied material
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broadened range [GH24], Broadened domain, Made subproperty of material [GH26])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Relates a Material resource to that which it is the applied material of.
Appllied material of
2021-06-09 (New [GH25])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Suspension of light-sensitive chemicals used as a coating on a microfilm or microfiche, e.g., silver halide.
Emulsion
2016-04-21 (New)
Physical material or object used for the support or backing to which the base material of a resource has been attached.
Mount material or object
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Modified label [GH29])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Process used to produce a resource.
Production method
2016-04-21 (New)
Relationship between an original carrier and the carrier of a reproduction made from the original.
Generation
2016-04-21 (New)
Arrangement of text, images, tactile notation, etc., in a resource.
Layout
2016-04-21 (New)
Result of folding a printed sheet to form a gathering of leaves.
Book format
2016-04-21 (New)
Size of the type used to represent the characters and symbols in a resource.
See also the ARM Ontology for strategies to model this information in greater detail.
Font size
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Added note [GH40])
Relationship of the colors and tones in an image to the colors and tones of the object reproduced.
Polarity
2016-04-21 (New)
Size of a micro-image in relation to the original from which it was produced.
Reduction ratio
2016-04-21 (New)
Technical specification relating to the encoding of sound in a resource.
Sound characteristic
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-21 (fixed name and range typos)
Technical specification relating to the projection of a motion picture film.
Projection characteristic
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-02-03 (fixed typo in property name)
Technical specification relating to the encoding of video images in a resource
Video characteristic
2016-04-21 (New)
Technical specification relating to the digital encoding of text, image, audio, video, and other types of data in a resource.
Digital characteristic
2016-04-21 (New)
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.
Equipment or system requirements
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-02-06 (Changed from data to object property, changed property name from plural to singular)
A method used to bind a published or unpublished resource,or other binding information.
Binding method
2022-10-03 (New [GH91])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Numbering and dates of issues or items held.
Numbering or other enumeration and dates associated with issues or items held.
2016-04-21 (New)
Entity holding the item or from which it is available.
Held by
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broadened range [GH63])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Specific place within the holding entity where the item is located or made available.
Held in sublocation
2016-04-21 (New)
Location in the holding agency where the item is shelved or stored.
Storing or shelving location
2016-04-21 (New)
Piece identifier, such as a call or other type of number.
Shelf mark
2016-04-21 (New)
Electronic location from which the resource is available.
Electronic location
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Removed domain [GH66])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
General statement of allowances and restrictions on access to a resource, including retention, reproduction, access, and lending.
Suggested use - With Work, Instance or Item
Use and access condition
2016-04-21 (New)
Information about the circumstances, e.g., source, date, method, under which the resource was directly acquired.
Immediate acquisition
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-02-06 (Changed from data to object property)
Type of note.
Note type
2016-04-21 (New)
Any relationship between Work, Instance, Item, and Event resources
Related resource
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Modified definition [GH2])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Instance is related to described Work ; used to connect Works to Instances in the BIBFRAME structure
Instance of Work
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
Work the Instance described instantiates or manifests; used to connect Instances to Works in the BIBFRAME structure
Instance of
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
Work or Hub that is an expression of a described Work or Hub; used to relate Works and/or Hubs under LRM/RDA guidelines or similar implementations
Suggested use - With Work or Hub
Expressed as
Suggested value - With Work or Hub
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
2021-06-09 (Modified definition [GH8])
2023-11-30 (Modified domain/range to support Hub [GH110])
Work or Hub that the described Work or Hub is an expression of; used to connect Works and/or Hubs under LRM/RDA guidelines or similar implementations
Suggested use - With Work or Hub
Expression of
Suggested value - With Work or Hub
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
2021-06-09 (Modified definition [GH8])
2023-11-30 (Modified domain/range to support Hub [GH110])
Instance for which the described Item is an example
Holding for
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
2017-02-07 (slight revision of definition)
Associated resource
Associated resource
Suggested value - With Work or Hub
2022-07-10 (New [GH116])
Item which is an example of the described Instance
Has holding
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
2017-02-07 (slight revision of definition)
Associated resource and its relationship to the resource being described
Suggested use - With Work, Instance or Item
Relation
2022-07-10 (New [GH116])
Type of relationship between resources
Relationship
2022-07-10 (New [GH116])
Work whose content is the described event
Event content
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
Event that is the content of the described work
Has event content
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
Resource embodies the same content as the described resource
Suggested use - With Work, Instance or Item
Equivalence
Suggested value - Work, Instance or Item
2016-04-21 (New)
Resource that is included either physically or logically in the described resource
Suggested use - With Work, Instance, Item or Event
Has part
Suggested value - Work, Instance, Item or Event
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
2021-06-09 (Use with Event also [GH9])
Resource in which the described resource is physically or logically contained
Suggested use - With Work, Instance, Item or Event
Is part of
Suggested value - Work, Instance, Item or Event
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
2021-06-09 (Use with Event also [GH9])
Resource that accompanies the described resource
Suggested use - With Work, Instance or Item
Accompanied by
Suggested value - Work, Instance or Item
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
Resource that adds to or is issued with the described resource
Suggested use - With Work, Instance or Item
Accompanies
Suggested value - Work, Instance or Item
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
Resource that is a modification of the described work
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Has derivative
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
Source work from which the described resource is derived
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Is derivative of
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
Resource that precedes the resource being described, e.g., is earlier in time or before in narrative
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Preceded by
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
Resource that succeeds the resource being described, e.g., later in time or after in a narrative
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Succeeded by
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
Resource that is referenced by the described resource
Suggested use - With Work, Instance or Item
References
Suggested value - Work, Instance or Item
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
Resource that references the described resource
Suggested use - With Work, Instance or Item
Referenced by
Suggested value - Work, Instance or Item
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
Resource that is issued on the same carrier as the resource being described
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Issued with
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broadened range [GH62], Broadened domain [GH62])
Resource that is manifested in another physical carrier
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Has other physical format
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broadened domain [GH79])
Resource that reproduces another Resource
Reproduced as
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
Resource that is a reproduction of another Resource
Reproduction of
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse)
Resource that is a data source to which the described resource is related; may contain information about other files, printed sources, or collection procedures
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Data source
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (updated range)
Relation between a resource and the larger resource in which it has been issued; the title of the encompassing larger resource features on the part
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
In series
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
2024-07-10 (updated definition [GF106])
Relation between a larger resource and the resources it encompasses, forming a series, the title of the larger resource appears on the parts
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Series container of
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
2024-07-10 (updated definition [GF106])
Relation between a resource and the larger Series resource in which it has been issued; the larger Series resource is part of another overarching Series resource
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Subseries
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
2024-07-10 (updated definition [GF106])
Relation between a Series resource and the resources it encompasses, forming a Subseries; the Series resource itself has a relation with a larger resource, of which it is a part
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Subseries of
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
2024-07-10 (updated definition [GF106])
Resource that updates or otherwise complements the predominant resource
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Supplement
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
Resource that is updated or otherwise complemented by the augmenting resource
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Supplement to
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
Relates one resource to another of which it is an arrangement of the first
Arrangement
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Redefined [GH77])
Relates an arrangement to the resource of which it is an arrangement.
Arrangement of
2021-06-09 (New [GH77])
Resource that translates the text of the source entity into a language different from that of the original
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Translation as
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
2017-02-03 (corrected subproperty)
Resource that has been translated, i.e., the text is expressed in a language different from that of the original resource
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Translation of
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
2017-02-03 (corrected subproperty)
Resource is the original version of which this resource is a reproduction
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Original version
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
Original version of a resource
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Original version of
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
Resource has an accompanying index
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Has index
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
2017-02-03 (corrected label)
Index that accompanies a resource
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Index to
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
Resource has other available editions, for example simultaneously published language editions or reprints
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Other edition
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-05-13 (symmetrical)
2021-06-09 (Change subproperty to relatedTo [GH61])
Relationship for archival, visual, and manuscript resources to a finding aid or similar control materials
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Finding aid
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
Finding aid or similar control materials for archival, visual, and manuscript resources
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Finding aid for
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
Resource that spun off a part of its content to form a new resource
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Separated from
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
One of two or more resources resulting from the division of an earlier resource into separate resources
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Split into
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
Earlier resource whose content has been replaced by a later resource, usually because the later resource contains updated or new information
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Replacement of
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
2022-10-03 (corrected label [GH85])
Later resource used in place of an earlier resource, usually because the later resource contains updated or new information
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Replaced by
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
2022-10-03 (corrected label [GH85])
One of two or more resources which came together to form a new resource
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Merger of
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
One of two or more resources that come together to form a new resource
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Merged to form
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
Resource that is continued by the content of a later resource under a new title
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Continuation of
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
Resource that split into two or more separate resources with new titles
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Continuation in part of
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
Resource that has been incorporated into another resource
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Absorption of
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
Resource that incorporates another resource
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Absorbed by
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
Resource whose content continues an earlier resource under a new title
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Continued by
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
Resource part of whose content separated from an earlier resource to form a new resource
Suggested use - With Work or Instance
Continued in part by
Suggested value - Work or Instance
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-29 (added inverse, updated range)
Agent and its role in relation to the resource
Suggested use - With Work, Instance or Item
Contributor and role
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-02-03 (Corrected label)
Relates a contribution resource, which associates an Agent and Role together, to the relevant resource
Contribution of
Suggested value - Work, Instance or Item
2021-06-09 (New [GH4])
Function provided by a contributor, e.g., author, illustrator, etc.
Contributor role
2016-04-21 (New)
2017-02-03 (Changed from data to object property, adjusted label and definition)
Link to the metadata that was the source of the data
Source metadata
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broadened range [GH41])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Date or date and time on which the metadata was modified
Description change date
2016-04-21 (New)
Date or date and time on which the original metadata first created
Description creation date
2016-04-21 (New)
Rules used for the descriptive content of the resource description
Description conventions
2016-04-21 (New)
2016-04-24 (fixed domain name)
Language used for the metadata
Description language
2016-04-21 (New)
Indication of the program or process used to generate the description by application of a particular transformation
Description generation
2016-04-21 (New)
Agency that modified a description
Description modifier
2016-04-21 (New)
2021-06-09 (Broadened range [GH63])
2025-01-23 (Ontological correction - partially addresses [GH121])
Indication of specific types of reviews that have been carried out on the description information
Description authentication
2016-04-21 (New)
Date of conversion of the metadata from another format
Date generated
2016-04-21 (New)