DCMI: DCMI Metadata Terms

DCMI: DCMI Metadata Terms


This document is an up-to-date, authoritative specification of all metadata terms maintained by the Dublin Core™ Metadata Initiative. Included are the fifteen terms of the Dublin Core™ Metadata Element Set (also known as “the Dublin Core”) plus several dozen properties, classes, datatypes, and vocabulary encoding schemes. The “Dublin Core” plus these extension vocabularies are collectively referred to as “DCMI metadata terms” (“Dublin Core terms” for short). These terms are intended to be used in combination with metadata terms from other, compatible vocabularies in the context of application profiles.

DCMI metadata terms are expressed in RDF vocabularies for use in Linked Data. Creators of non-RDF metadata can use the terms in contexts such as XML, JSON, UML, or relational databases by disregarding both the global identifier and the formal implications of the RDF-specific aspects of term definitions. Such users can take domain, range, subproperty, and subclass relations as usage suggestions and focus on the natural-language text of definitions, usage notes, and examples.

Each term is identified with a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI), a global identifier usable in Linked Data. Term URIs resolve to the (DCMI Metadata Terms) document when selected in a browser or, when referenced programmatically by RDF applications, to one of four RDF schemas. The scope of each RDF schema corresponds to a “DCMI namespace”, or set of DCMI metadata terms that are identified using a common base URI, as enumerated in the DCMI Namespace Policy. In Linked Data, the URIs for DCMI namespaces are often declared as prefixes in order to make data, queries, and schemas more concise and readable.

Where applicable, the following attributes provide additional information about a term:

Term Name:
abstract

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/abstractLabelAbstractDefinitionA summary of the resource.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of Term Name:
accessRights

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/accessRightsLabelAccess RightsDefinitionInformation about who access the resource or an indication of its security status.CommentAccess Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/RightsStatement
Subproperty of
  • Rights (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/rights)
  • Rights (http://purl.org/dc/terms/rights)
Term Name:
accrualMethod

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/accrualMethodLabelAccrual MethodDefinitionThe method by which items are added to a collection.CommentRecommended practice is to use a value from the Collection Description Accrual Method Vocabulary [DCMI-ACCRUALMETHOD].Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/MethodOfAccrual
Has Domainhttp://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Collection Term Name:
accrualPeriodicity

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/accrualPeriodicityLabelAccrual PeriodicityDefinitionThe frequency with which items are added to a collection.CommentRecommended practice is to use a value from the Collection Description Frequency Vocabulary [DCMI-COLLFREQ].Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/Frequency
Has Domainhttp://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Collection Term Name:
accrualPolicy

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/accrualPolicyLabelAccrual PolicyDefinitionThe policy governing the addition of items to a collection.CommentRecommended practice is to use a value from the Collection Description Accrual Policy Vocabulary [DCMI-ACCRUALPOLICY].Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/Policy
Has Domainhttp://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Collection Term Name:
alternative

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/alternativeLabelAlternative TitleDefinitionAn alternative name for the resource.CommentThe distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific.Type of Term PropertyHas Rangehttp://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#LiteralSubproperty of
  • Title (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/title)
  • Title (http://purl.org/dc/terms/title)
Term Name:
audience

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/audienceLabelAudienceDefinitionA class of agents for whom the resource is intended or useful.CommentRecommended practice is to use this property with non-literal values from a vocabulary of audience types.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/AgentClass
Term Name:
available

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/availableLabelDate AvailableDefinitionDate that the resource became or will become available.CommentRecommended practice is to describe the date, date/time, or period of time as recommended for the property Date, of which this is a subproperty.Type of Term PropertyHas Rangehttp://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#LiteralSubproperty of
  • Date (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date)
  • Date (http://purl.org/dc/terms/date)
Term Name:
bibliographicCitation

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/bibliographicCitationLabelBibliographic CitationDefinitionA bibliographic reference for the resource.CommentRecommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible.Type of Term PropertyHas Rangehttp://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#LiteralSubproperty of
  • Identifier (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/identifier)
  • Identifier (http://purl.org/dc/terms/identifier)
Term Name:
conformsTo

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/conformsToLabelConforms ToDefinitionAn established standard to which the described resource conforms.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/Standard
Subproperty of
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
Term Name:
contributor

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/contributorLabelContributorDefinitionAn entity responsible for making contributions to the resource.CommentThe guidelines for using names of persons or organizations as creators apply to contributors.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/Agent
Subproperty of
  • Contributor (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/contributor)
Term Name:
coverage

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/coverageLabelCoverageDefinitionThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, spatial applicability of the resource, or jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant.CommentSpatial topic and spatial applicability may be a named place or a location specified by its geographic coordinates. Temporal topic may be a named period, date, or date range. A jurisdiction may be a named administrative entity or a geographic place to which the resource applies. Recommended practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names [TGN]. Where appropriate, named places or time periods may be used in preference to numeric identifiers such as sets of coordinates or date ranges. Because coverage is so broadly defined, it is preferable to use the more specific subproperties Temporal Coverage and Spatial Coverage.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/Location
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/Period
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/Jurisdiction
Subproperty of
  • Coverage (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/coverage)
Term Name:
created

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/createdLabelDate CreatedDefinitionDate of creation of the resource.CommentRecommended practice is to describe the date, date/time, or period of time as recommended for the property Date, of which this is a subproperty.Type of Term PropertyHas Rangehttp://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#LiteralSubproperty of
  • Date (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date)
  • Date (http://purl.org/dc/terms/date)
Term Name:
creator

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/creatorLabelCreatorDefinitionAn entity responsible for making the resource.CommentRecommended practice is to identify the creator with a URI. If this is not possible or feasible, a literal value that identifies the creator may be provided.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/Agent
Equivalent Property
  • http://xmlns.com/foaf/0.1/maker
Subproperty of
  • Creator (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/creator)
  • Contributor (http://purl.org/dc/terms/contributor)
Term Name:
date

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/dateLabelDateDefinitionA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource.CommentDate may be used to express temporal information at any level of granularity. Recommended practice is to express the date, date/time, or period of time according to ISO 8601-1 [ISO 8601-1] or a published profile of the ISO standard, such as the W3C Note on Date and Time Formats [W3CDTF] or the Extended Date/Time Format Specification [EDTF]. If the full date is unknown, month and year (YYYY-MM) or just year (YYYY) may be used. Date ranges may be specified using ISO 8601 period of time specification in which start and end dates are separated by a “http://purl.org/” (slash) character. Either the start or end date may be missing.Type of Term PropertyHas Rangehttp://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#LiteralSubproperty of
  • Date (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date)
Term Name:
dateAccepted

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/dateAcceptedLabelDate AcceptedDefinitionDate of acceptance of the resource.CommentRecommended practice is to describe the date, date/time, or period of time as recommended for the property Date, of which this is a subproperty. Examples of resources to which a date of acceptance may be relevant are a thesis (accepted by a university department) or an article (accepted by a journal).Type of Term PropertyHas Rangehttp://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#LiteralSubproperty of
  • Date (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date)
  • Date (http://purl.org/dc/terms/date)
Term Name:
dateCopyrighted

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/dateCopyrightedLabelDate CopyrightedDefinitionDate of copyright of the resource.CommentTypically a year. Recommended practice is to describe the date, date/time, or period of time as recommended for the property Date, of which this is a subproperty.Type of Term PropertyHas Rangehttp://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#LiteralSubproperty of
  • Date (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date)
  • Date (http://purl.org/dc/terms/date)
Term Name:
dateSubmitted

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/dateSubmittedLabelDate SubmittedDefinitionDate of submission of the resource.CommentRecommended practice is to describe the date, date/time, or period of time as recommended for the property Date, of which this is a subproperty. Examples of resources to which a ‘Date Submitted’ may be relevant include a thesis (submitted to a university department) or an article (submitted to a journal).Type of Term PropertyHas Rangehttp://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#LiteralSubproperty of
  • Date (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date)
  • Date (http://purl.org/dc/terms/date)
Term Name:
description

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/descriptionLabelDescriptionDefinitionAn account of the resource.CommentDescription may include but is not limited to: an abstract, a table of contents, a graphical representation, or a free-text account of the resource.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of
  • Description (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/description)
Term Name:
educationLevel

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/educationLevelLabelAudience Education LevelDefinitionA class of agents, defined in terms of progression through an educational or training context, for which the described resource is intended.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/AgentClass
Subproperty of
  • Audience (http://purl.org/dc/terms/audience)
Term Name:
extent

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/extentLabelExtentDefinitionThe size or duration of the resource.CommentRecommended practice is to specify the file size in megabytes and duration in ISO 8601 format.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/SizeOrDuration
Subproperty of
  • Format (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/format)
  • Format (http://purl.org/dc/terms/format)
Term Name:
format

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/formatLabelFormatDefinitionThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource.CommentRecommended practice is to use a controlled vocabulary where available. For example, for file formats one could use the list of Internet Media Types [MIME]. Examples of dimensions include size and duration.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/MediaType
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/Extent
Subproperty of
  • Format (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/format)
Term Name:
hasFormat

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/hasFormatLabelHas FormatDefinitionA related resource that is substantially the same as the pre-existing described resource, but in another format.CommentThis property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Is Format Of.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
Term Name:
hasPart

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/hasPartLabelHas PartDefinitionA related resource that is included either physically or logically in the described resource.CommentThis property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Is Part Of.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
Term Name:
hasVersion

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/hasVersionLabelHas VersionDefinitionA related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource.CommentChanges in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format. This property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Is Version Of.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
Term Name:
identifier

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/identifierLabelIdentifierDefinitionAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context.CommentRecommended practice is to identify the resource by means of a string conforming to an identification system. Examples include International Standard Book Number (ISBN), Digital Object Identifier (DOI), and Uniform Resource Name (URN). Persistent identifiers should be provided as HTTP URIs.Type of Term PropertyHas Rangehttp://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#LiteralSubproperty of
  • Identifier (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/identifier)
Term Name:
instructionalMethod

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/instructionalMethodLabelInstructional MethodDefinitionA process, used to engender knowledge, attitudes and skills, that the described resource is designed to support.CommentInstructional Method typically includes ways of presenting instructional materials or conducting instructional activities, patterns of learner-to-learner and learner-to-instructor interactions, and mechanisms by which group and individual levels of learning are measured. Instructional methods include all aspects of the instruction and learning processes from planning and implementation through evaluation and feedback.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/MethodOfInstruction
Term Name:
isFormatOf

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/isFormatOfLabelIs Format OfDefinitionA pre-existing related resource that is substantially the same as the described resource, but in another format.CommentThis property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Has Format.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
Term Name:
isPartOf

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/isPartOfLabelIs Part OfDefinitionA related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included.CommentThis property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Has Part.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
Term Name:
isReferencedBy

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/isReferencedByLabelIs Referenced ByDefinitionA related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource.CommentThis property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of References.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
Term Name:
isReplacedBy

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/isReplacedByLabelIs Replaced ByDefinitionA related resource that supplants, displaces, or supersedes the described resource.CommentThis property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Replaces.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
Term Name:
isRequiredBy

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/isRequiredByLabelIs Required ByDefinitionA related resource that requires the described resource to support its function, delivery, or coherence.CommentThis property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Requires.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
Term Name:
issued

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/issuedLabelDate IssuedDefinitionDate of formal issuance of the resource.CommentRecommended practice is to describe the date, date/time, or period of time as recommended for the property Date, of which this is a subproperty.Type of Term PropertyHas Rangehttp://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#LiteralSubproperty of
  • Date (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date)
  • Date (http://purl.org/dc/terms/date)
Term Name:
isVersionOf

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/isVersionOfLabelIs Version OfDefinitionA related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation.CommentChanges in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format. This property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Has Version.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
Term Name:
language

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/languageLabelLanguageDefinitionA language of the resource.CommentRecommended practice is to use either a non-literal value representing a language from a controlled vocabulary such as ISO 639-2 or ISO 639-3, or a literal value consisting of an IETF Best Current Practice 47 [IETF-BCP47] language tag.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/LinguisticSystem
Subproperty of
  • Language (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/language)
Term Name:
license

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/licenseLabelLicenseDefinitionA legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource.CommentRecommended practice is to identify the license document with a URI. If this is not possible or feasible, a literal value that identifies the license may be provided.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/LicenseDocument
Subproperty of
  • Rights (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/rights)
  • Rights (http://purl.org/dc/terms/rights)
Term Name:
mediator

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/mediatorLabelMediatorDefinitionAn entity that mediates access to the resource.CommentIn an educational context, a mediator might be a parent, teacher, teaching assistant, or care-giver.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/AgentClass
Subproperty of
  • Audience (http://purl.org/dc/terms/audience)
Term Name:
medium

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/mediumLabelMediumDefinitionThe material or physical carrier of the resource.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/PhysicalMedium
Domain Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/PhysicalResource
Subproperty of
  • Format (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/format)
  • Format (http://purl.org/dc/terms/format)
Term Name:
modified

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/modifiedLabelDate ModifiedDefinitionDate on which the resource was changed.CommentRecommended practice is to describe the date, date/time, or period of time as recommended for the property Date, of which this is a subproperty.Type of Term PropertyHas Rangehttp://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#LiteralSubproperty of
  • Date (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date)
  • Date (http://purl.org/dc/terms/date)
Term Name:
provenance

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/provenanceLabelProvenanceDefinitionA statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation.CommentThe statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/ProvenanceStatement
Term Name:
publisher

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/publisherLabelPublisherDefinitionAn entity responsible for making the resource available.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/Agent
Subproperty of
  • Publisher (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/publisher)
Term Name:
references

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/referencesLabelReferencesDefinitionA related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource.CommentThis property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Is Referenced By.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
Term Name:
relation

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/relationLabelRelationDefinitionA related resource.CommentRecommended practice is to identify the related resource by means of a URI. If this is not possible or feasible, a string conforming to a formal identification system may be provided.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
Term Name:
replaces

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/replacesLabelReplacesDefinitionA related resource that is supplanted, displaced, or superseded by the described resource.CommentThis property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Is Replaced By.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
Term Name:
requires

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/requiresLabelRequiresDefinitionA related resource that is required by the described resource to support its function, delivery, or coherence.CommentThis property is intended to be used with non-literal values. This property is an inverse property of Is Required By.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relation)
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
Term Name:
rights

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/rightsLabelRightsDefinitionInformation about rights held in and over the resource.CommentTypically, rights information includes a statement about various property rights associated with the resource, including intellectual property rights. Recommended practice is to refer to a rights statement with a URI. If this is not possible or feasible, a literal value (name, label, or short text) may be provided.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/RightsStatement
Subproperty of
  • Rights (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/rights)
Term Name:
rightsHolder

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/rightsHolderLabelRights HolderDefinitionA person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.CommentRecommended practice is to refer to the rights holder with a URI. If this is not possible or feasible, a literal value that identifies the rights holder may be provided.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/Agent
Term Name:
source

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/sourceLabelSourceDefinitionA related resource from which the described resource is derived.CommentThis property is intended to be used with non-literal values. The described resource may be derived from the related resource in whole or in part. Best practice is to identify the related resource by means of a URI or a string conforming to a formal identification system.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of
  • Source (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/source)
  • Relation (http://purl.org/dc/terms/relation)
Term Name:
spatial

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/spatialLabelSpatial CoverageDefinitionSpatial characteristics of the resource.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/Location
Subproperty of
  • Coverage (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/coverage)
  • Coverage (http://purl.org/dc/terms/coverage)
Term Name:
subject

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/subjectLabelSubjectDefinitionA topic of the resource.CommentRecommended practice is to refer to the subject with a URI. If this is not possible or feasible, a literal value that identifies the subject may be provided. Both should preferably refer to a subject in a controlled vocabulary.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of
  • Subject (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/subject)
Term Name:
tableOfContents

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/tableOfContentsLabelTable Of ContentsDefinitionA list of subunits of the resource.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of Term Name:
temporal

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/temporalLabelTemporal CoverageDefinitionTemporal characteristics of the resource.Type of Term PropertyRange Includes
  • http://purl.org/dc/terms/PeriodOfTime
Subproperty of
  • Coverage (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/coverage)
  • Coverage (http://purl.org/dc/terms/coverage)
Term Name:
title

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/titleLabelTitleDefinitionA name given to the resource.Type of Term PropertyHas Rangehttp://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#LiteralSubproperty of
  • Title (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/title)
Term Name:
type

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/typeLabelTypeDefinitionThe nature or genre of the resource.CommentRecommended practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the DCMI Type Vocabulary [DCMI-TYPE]. To describe the file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource, use the property Format.Type of Term PropertySubproperty of
  • Type (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/type)
Term Name:
valid

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/validLabelDate ValidDefinitionDate (often a range) of validity of a resource.CommentRecommended practice is to describe the date, date/time, or period of time as recommended for the property Date, of which this is a subproperty.Type of Term PropertyHas Rangehttp://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#LiteralSubproperty of
  • Date (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/date)
  • Date (http://purl.org/dc/terms/date)
Term Name:
contributor

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/contributorLabelContributorDefinitionAn entity responsible for making contributions to the resource.CommentThe guidelines for using names of persons or organizations as creators also apply to contributors. Typically, the name of a Contributor should be used to indicate the entity.Type of Term PropertyNoteA second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. Term Name:
coverage

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/coverageLabelCoverageDefinitionThe spatial or temporal topic of the resource, spatial applicability of the resource, or jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant.CommentSpatial topic and spatial applicability may be a named place or a location specified by its geographic coordinates. Temporal topic may be a named period, date, or date range. A jurisdiction may be a named administrative entity or a geographic place to which the resource applies. Recommended practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names [TGN]. Where appropriate, named places or time periods may be used in preference to numeric identifiers such as sets of coordinates or date ranges.Type of Term PropertyNoteA second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. Term Name:
creator

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/creatorLabelCreatorDefinitionAn entity primarily responsible for making the resource.CommentExamples of a Creator include a person, an organization, or a service. Typically, the name of a Creator should be used to indicate the entity.Type of Term PropertyNoteA second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. Term Name:
date

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/dateLabelDateDefinitionA point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource.CommentDate may be used to express temporal information at any level of granularity. Recommended practice is to express the date, date/time, or period of time according to ISO 8601-1 [ISO 8601-1] or a published profile of the ISO standard, such as the W3C Note on Date and Time Formats [W3CDTF] or the Extended Date/Time Format Specification [EDTF]. If the full date is unknown, month and year (YYYY-MM) or just year (YYYY) may be used. Date ranges may be specified using ISO 8601 period of time specification in which start and end dates are separated by a “http://purl.org/” (slash) character. Either the start or end date may be missing.Type of Term PropertyNoteA second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. Term Name:
description

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/descriptionLabelDescriptionDefinitionAn account of the resource.CommentDescription may include but is not limited to: an abstract, a table of contents, a graphical representation, or a free-text account of the resource.Type of Term PropertyNoteA second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. Term Name:
format

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/formatLabelFormatDefinitionThe file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource.CommentRecommended practice is to use a controlled vocabulary where available. For example, for file formats one could use the list of Internet Media Types [MIME].Type of Term PropertyNoteA second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. Term Name:
identifier

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/identifierLabelIdentifierDefinitionAn unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context.CommentRecommended practice is to identify the resource by means of a string conforming to an identification system.Type of Term PropertyNoteA second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. Term Name:
language

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/languageLabelLanguageDefinitionA language of the resource.CommentRecommended practice is to use either a non-literal value representing a language from a controlled vocabulary such as ISO 639-2 or ISO 639-3, or a literal value consisting of an IETF Best Current Practice 47 [IETF-BCP47] language tag.Type of Term PropertyNoteA second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. Term Name:
publisher

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/publisherLabelPublisherDefinitionAn entity responsible for making the resource available.CommentExamples of a Publisher include a person, an organization, or a service. Typically, the name of a Publisher should be used to indicate the entity.Type of Term PropertyNoteA second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. Term Name:
relation

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/relationLabelRelationDefinitionA related resource.CommentRecommended practice is to identify the related resource by means of a URI. If this is not possible or feasible, a string conforming to a formal identification system may be provided.Type of Term PropertyNoteA second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. Term Name:
rights

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/rightsLabelRightsDefinitionInformation about rights held in and over the resource.CommentTypically, rights information includes a statement about various property rights associated with the resource, including intellectual property rights.Type of Term PropertyNoteA second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. Term Name:
source

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/sourceLabelSourceDefinitionA related resource from which the described resource is derived.CommentThe described resource may be derived from the related resource in whole or in part. Recommended best practice is to identify the related resource by means of a string conforming to a formal identification system.Type of Term PropertyNoteA second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. Term Name:
subject

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/subjectLabelSubjectDefinitionThe topic of the resource.CommentTypically, the subject will be represented using keywords, key phrases, or classification codes. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.Type of Term PropertyNoteA second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. Term Name:
title

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/titleLabelTitleDefinitionA name given to the resource.Type of Term PropertyNoteA second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation. Term Name:
type

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/typeLabelTypeDefinitionThe nature or genre of the resource.CommentRecommended practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the DCMI Type Vocabulary [DCMI-TYPE]. To describe the file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource, use the Format element.Type of Term PropertyNoteA second property with the same name as this property has been declared in the dcterms: namespace. See the Introduction to the document DCMI Metadata Terms for an explanation.
Term Name:
Agent

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/AgentLabelAgentDefinitionA resource that acts or has the power to act.Type of Term ClassInstance Ofhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/AgentClass Term Name:
AgentClass

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/AgentClassLabelAgent ClassDefinitionA group of agents.Type of Term ClassSubclass ofhttp://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Class Term Name:
BibliographicResource

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/BibliographicResourceLabelBibliographic ResourceDefinitionA book, article, or other documentary resource.Type of Term Class Term Name:
FileFormat

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/FileFormatLabelFile FormatDefinitionA digital resource format.Type of Term ClassSubclass ofhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/MediaType Term Name:
Frequency

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/FrequencyLabelFrequencyDefinitionA rate at which something recurs.Type of Term Class Term Name:
Jurisdiction

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/JurisdictionLabelJurisdictionDefinitionThe extent or range of judicial, law enforcement, or other authority.Type of Term ClassSubclass ofhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/LocationPeriodOrJurisdiction Term Name:
LicenseDocument

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/LicenseDocumentLabelLicense DocumentDefinitionA legal document giving official permission to do something with a resource.Type of Term ClassSubclass ofhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/RightsStatement Term Name:
LinguisticSystem

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/LinguisticSystemLabelLinguistic SystemDefinitionA system of signs, symbols, sounds, gestures, or rules used in communication.CommentWritten, spoken, sign, and computer languages are linguistic systems.Type of Term Class Term Name:
Location

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/LocationLabelLocationDefinitionA spatial region or named place.Type of Term ClassSubclass ofhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/LocationPeriodOrJurisdiction Term Name:
LocationPeriodOrJurisdiction

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/LocationPeriodOrJurisdictionLabelLocation, Period, or JurisdictionDefinitionA location, period of time, or jurisdiction.Type of Term Class Term Name:
MediaType

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/MediaTypeLabelMedia TypeDefinitionA file format or physical medium.Type of Term ClassSubclass ofhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/MediaTypeOrExtent Term Name:
MediaTypeOrExtent

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/MediaTypeOrExtentLabelMedia Type or ExtentDefinitionA media type or extent.Type of Term Class Term Name:
MethodOfAccrual

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/MethodOfAccrualLabelMethod of AccrualDefinitionA method by which resources are added to a collection.Type of Term Class Term Name:
MethodOfInstruction

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/MethodOfInstructionLabelMethod of InstructionDefinitionA process that is used to engender knowledge, attitudes, and skills.Type of Term Class Term Name:
PeriodOfTime

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/PeriodOfTimeLabelPeriod of TimeDefinitionAn interval of time that is named or defined by its start and end dates.Type of Term ClassSubclass ofhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/LocationPeriodOrJurisdiction Term Name:
PhysicalMedium

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/PhysicalMediumLabelPhysical MediumDefinitionA physical material or carrier.CommentExamples include paper, canvas, or DVD.Type of Term ClassSubclass ofhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/MediaType Term Name:
PhysicalResource

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/PhysicalResourceLabelPhysical ResourceDefinitionA material thing.Type of Term Class Term Name:
Policy

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/PolicyLabelPolicyDefinitionA plan or course of action by an authority, intended to influence and determine decisions, actions, and other matters.Type of Term Class Term Name:
ProvenanceStatement

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/ProvenanceStatementLabelProvenance StatementDefinitionAny changes in ownership and custody of a resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation.Type of Term Class Term Name:
RightsStatement

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/RightsStatementLabelRights StatementDefinitionA statement about the intellectual property rights (IPR) held in or over a resource, a legal document giving official permission to do something with a resource, or a statement about access rights.Type of Term Class Term Name:
SizeOrDuration

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/SizeOrDurationLabelSize or DurationDefinitionA dimension or extent, or a time taken to play or execute.CommentExamples include a number of pages, a specification of length, width, and breadth, or a period in hours, minutes, and seconds.Type of Term ClassSubclass ofhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/MediaTypeOrExtent Term Name:
Standard

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/StandardLabelStandardDefinitionA reference point against which other things can be evaluated or compared.Type of Term Class
Term Name:
Collection

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/CollectionLabelCollectionDefinitionAn aggregation of resources.CommentA collection is described as a group; its parts may also be separately described.Type of Term ClassMember Of:http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType Term Name:
Dataset

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/DatasetLabelDatasetDefinitionData encoded in a defined structure.CommentExamples include lists, tables, and databases. A dataset may be useful for direct machine processing.Type of Term ClassMember Of:http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType Term Name:
Event

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/EventLabelEventDefinitionA non-persistent, time-based occurrence.CommentMetadata for an event provides descriptive information that is the basis for discovery of the purpose, location, duration, and responsible agents associated with an event. Examples include an exhibition, webcast, conference, workshop, open day, performance, battle, trial, wedding, tea party, conflagration.Type of Term ClassMember Of:http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType Term Name:
Image

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/ImageLabelImageDefinitionA visual representation other than text.CommentExamples include images and photographs of physical objects, paintings, prints, drawings, other images and graphics, animations and moving pictures, film, diagrams, maps, musical notation. Note that Image may include both electronic and physical representations.Type of Term ClassMember Of:http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType Term Name:
InteractiveResource

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/InteractiveResourceLabelInteractive ResourceDefinitionA resource requiring interaction from the user to be understood, executed, or experienced.CommentExamples include forms on Web pages, applets, multimedia learning objects, chat services, or virtual reality environments.Type of Term ClassMember Of:http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType Term Name:
MovingImage

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/MovingImageLabelMoving ImageDefinitionA series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession.CommentExamples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Instances of the type Moving Image must also be describable as instances of the broader type Image.Type of Term ClassMember Of:http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMITypeSubclass ofhttp://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Image Term Name:
PhysicalObject

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/PhysicalObjectLabelPhysical ObjectDefinitionAn inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance.CommentNote that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Image, Text or one of the other types.Type of Term ClassMember Of:http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType Term Name:
Service

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/ServiceLabelServiceDefinitionA system that provides one or more functions.CommentExamples include a photocopying service, a banking service, an authentication service, interlibrary loans, a Z39.50 or Web server.Type of Term ClassMember Of:http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType Term Name:
Software

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/SoftwareLabelSoftwareDefinitionA computer program in source or compiled form.CommentExamples include a C source file, MS-Windows .exe executable, or Perl script.Type of Term ClassMember Of:http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType Term Name:
Sound

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/SoundLabelSoundDefinitionA resource primarily intended to be heard.CommentExamples include a music playback file format, an audio compact disc, and recorded speech or sounds.Type of Term ClassMember Of:http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType Term Name:
StillImage

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImageLabelStill ImageDefinitionA static visual representation.CommentExamples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Instances of the type Still Image must also be describable as instances of the broader type Image.Type of Term ClassMember Of:http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMITypeSubclass ofhttp://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Image Term Name:
Text

URIhttp://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/TextLabelTextDefinitionA resource consisting primarily of words for reading.CommentExamples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.Type of Term ClassMember Of:http://purl.org/dc/terms/DCMIType



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