LIDO v1.1 Public Beta - Lightweight Information Describing Objects

This version:
LIDO v1.1 Public Beta
Publisher:
ICOM-CIDOC LIDO Working Group
Published Date:
2020-12-04
Licence:
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Introduction

LIDO is an XML schema intended for delivering metadata, for use in a variety of online services, from an organization’s collections database to portals of aggregated resources, as well as exposing, sharing and connecting data on the web. Its strength lies in its ability to support the typical range of descriptive information about objects of material culture. It can be used for all kinds of object, e.g. art, cultural, technology and natural science and supports multilingual portal environments.

The LIDO schema is the result of a substantial redesign and enhancement of the CDWA Lite and museumdat schemas based on recommendations of the CDWA Lite/museumdat Working Group, community feedback and further CIDOC-CRM analysis. It mainly builds on CDWA and includes additional concepts to meet SPECTRUM requirements.

For more information on LIDO please refer to: http://www.lido-schema.org

Prepared for CIDOC LIDO Working Group by LIDO-DE Working Group.

The schema is developed at https://gitlab.gwdg.de/lido/development. LIDO v1.1 is backwards compatible with LIDO v1.0. For a summary of changes please refer to the repository’s README. The full history of LIDO can be found in http://www.lido-schema.org/schema/v1.0/lido-v1.0-specification.pdf, 2.3 History of the schema.

Prepared for CIDOC LIDO Working Group by LIDO-DE Working Group.

Editors: Erin Coburn, Richard Light, Jutta Lindenthal, Gordon McKenna (Collections Trust), Regine Stein (Göttingen State and University Library), Axel Vitzthum (digiCULT Verbund e.G.), Michelle Weidling (Göttingen State and University Library)

Contributors: Detlev Balzer, Regine Heuchert (Technoseum), Angela Kailus (Deutsches Dokumentationszentrum für Kunstgeschichte - Bildarchiv Foto Marburg), Herdis Kley (Freien Universität Berlin), Marco Klindt (Zuse Institute Berlin), Markus Matoni (Göttingen State and University Library), Timo Schleier (Göttingen State and University Library), Francesca Schulze (German National Library), Martin Stricker (Hermann von Helmholtz-Zentrum für Kulturtechnik).

LIDO name and logo courtesy Rob Lancefield.

Copyright 2009-2020 ICOM-CIDOC for the LIDO Working Group.

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

XSD complex types

actorComplexType

Description

Contains identifying and indexing information about a single actor.

type attribute

An attribute indicating whether the actor is an individual person or a group of persons, such as a an organization or a family.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for actorComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for actor_type

actorInRoleComplexType

Description

Contains actor information with role, attribution and extent, where applicable, related to the event the actor participated in or was present at.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

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References and further reading
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Equivalents for actorInRoleComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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actorInRoleSetComplexType

Description

Contains display and index elements for a single actor with role information.
Repeated if there are multiple actors.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Terminology/Format recommendation
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actorSetComplexType

Description

Contains display and index elements for a single actor.
Repeated if there are multiple actors.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for actorSetComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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administrativeMetadataComplexType

Description

Contains the administrative metadata for an object/work record.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
  • xml:lang (required)
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents in other schemas
Terminology/Format recommendation
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appellationComplexType

Description

Contains appellation information about an individual entity, such as a name or title, including a preference indication like preferred or alternative.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

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Equivalents for appellationComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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conceptComplexType

Description

Contains identifiers and terms for a generic concept. A concept is an abstract entity existing in the mind as a unit of thought, expressed by one or more terms.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents for conceptComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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conceptMixedComplexType

Description

Contains mixed content. Allows either elements as defined in concept complex type or simple text as described in text complex type.
Note that these types are mutually exclusive.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

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Equivalents for conceptMixedComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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dateComplexType

Description

Contains an expression of the date.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

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Equivalents for dateComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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dateSetComplexType

Description

Contains display and index elements for date information.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

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Equivalents for dateSetComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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descriptiveMetadataComplexType

Description

Contains the descriptive metadata for an object/work record. The attribute xml:lang is mandatory to state the language of the metadata.
Repeated for fully multi-lingual resources, once for each language.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
  • xml:lang (required)
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents in other schemas
Terminology/Format recommendation
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descriptiveNoteComplexType

Description

Contains any textual description, including description identifier, descriptive note and sources.
Repeated if there is more than one descriptive note.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of a descriptive note.
Examples can be found in CDWA subcategories of Descriptive Note Text
Note that this type attribute is primarily intended for use in application profiles.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: To be determined by application profiles.

eventComplexType

Description

Contains information about a single event associated with the object/work in focus.
Repeated if there is more than one event.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents for eventComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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eventSetComplexType

Description

Contains display and index elements for one event the object/work in focus participated in or was present at.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

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Equivalents for eventSetComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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gmlComplexType

Description

Contains a specification of the GML instantiation for georeferences.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)
  1. gml:Point
  2. gml:LineString
  3. gml:Polygon

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
GML elements

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents for gmlComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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identifierComplexType

Description

Contains information about the identifier used, including its type, source, or label.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of identifier used, whether it is an IRI, a URI, or a Local identifier.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)
  1. xs:string (required)

Technical information

Attributes
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for identifierComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for identifier_type

legalBodyRefComplexType

Description

Contains reference information to a legal body.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for legalBodyRefComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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lidoComplexType

Description

Contains the metadata of an object/work.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for lidoComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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materialsTechComplexType

Description

Contains information about materials and techniques. Includes index elements, and possibly information about the extent and source.
Repeated for multiple parts, or if media and support are recorded seperately.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents for materialsTechComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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materialsTechSetComplexType

Description

Contains display and index elements for materials and techniques information.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

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Terminology/Format recommendation
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measurementsSetComplexType

Description

Contains information about the dimensions, or other measurements, of the object/work in focus; implies spacial, temporal or quantitative extent.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)
  1. measurementType (required)
  2. measurementUnit (required)
  3. measurementValue (required)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

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References and further reading
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Terminology/Format recommendation
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objectComplexType

Description

Contains information about an object or a work related to the object/work in focus.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents for objectComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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objectMeasurementsComplexType

Description

Contains information about the dimensions, or other measurements, of the object/work in focus. May include format, scale, or shape.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Terminology/Format recommendation
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objectMeasurementsSetComplexType

Description

Contains display and index elements for the dimensions, or other measurements, of the object/work.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

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Terminology/Format recommendation
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objectSetComplexType

Description

Contains display and reference elements for an object or work related to the object/work in focus.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

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Equivalents for objectSetComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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placeComplexType

Description

Contains information about a single place.

politicalEntity attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of place as an administrative, political entity.
Examples may include state, county, or department, as well as Land, Bezirk, or Ortsteil.

geographicalEntity attribute

An attribute qualifiying the place in focus as a type of geographical entity. Typically includes examples from natural and cultural landscapes.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for placeComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: Linked open vocabulary for politicalEntity
For an attribute the element holds: Linked open vocabulary for geographicalEntity

placeSetComplexType

Description

Contains display and index elements for information about an individual place.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents for placeSetComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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recordInfoSetComplexType

Description

Contains metadata, presentation and service information for the described object.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the scope of metadata information, presentation information or service information contained in the element set.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for recordInfoSetComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for recordInfosSet_type

relatedEventSetComplexType

Description

Contains information about a single event related to the event in focus.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

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Equivalents in other schemas
Terminology/Format recommendation
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relatedWorkSetComplexType

Description

Contains information about a single object or work, or a group of objects or works related to the object/work in focus, including the kind of relationship between them. May include bibliographic objects in which the object/work is documented or mentioned.
Repeated if there is more than one object or work, or more than one group of objects or works referred to.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Terminology/Format recommendation
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repositorySetComplexType

Description

Contains identification and designation of the institution of custody and, possibly, indication of the exact location of the object.
Repeated if there are several designations known, or if former repositories should be listed.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of repository or location as the current or a former one.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for repositorySetComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: repositorySet_type

resourceSetComplexType

Description

Contains sets of resource information.
Repeated for multiple, distinct resources associated with the object/work, or for variants representing the same resource.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents for resourceSetComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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rightsComplexType

Description

Contains information about rights management. May include copyright and other intellectual property statements as well as license information.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for rightsComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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rightsHolderComplexType

Description

Contains information about the person or group of persons, referred to as legal body, holding the described right.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

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Equivalents for rightsHolderComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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subjectComplexType

Description

Contains a single set of subject indexing information.
While not required, it is highly recommended to include subject information.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of subject information, whether it is, for instance, a description of a generic subject, an identification of a named individual, or an interpretation of the theme.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for subjectComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for subject_type

subjectSetComplexType

Description

Contains display and index elements for a single set of subject information.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)

Technical information

Attributes
–
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for subjectSetComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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termComplexType

Description

Contains information about a word or phrase used to designate a concept for indexing. The term may be obtained from a published vocabulary, preferably Linked Open Data, or added as a local search term for retrieval purposes.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)
  1. xs:string (required)

Technical information

Attributes
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for termComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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textComplexType

Description

Contains simple text with encodinganalog and label attribute.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)
  1. xs:string (required)

Technical information

Attributes
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for textComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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webResourceComplexType

Description

Contains a reference to a URL of a web resource that describes or represents the entity in focus, for example, the object/work, resource or metadata record.
Note that this web reference differs from an identifier for the item itself.

formatResource attribute

An attribute indicating the internet media type of the given web resource.

Structure

Contains (mandatory sequence)
  1. xs:string (required)

Technical information

Attributes
Used for
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents for webResourceComplexType
Terminology/Format recommendation
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XSD elements

<actor> (in actorInRoleComplexType)

Description

Contains identifying and indexing information about a single actor with role statement.

type attribute

An attribute indicating whether the actor is an individual person or a group of persons, such as a an organization or a family.

Label

Actor

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
actorComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for actor_type

<actor> (in actorSetComplexType)

Description

Contains identifying and indexing information about a single actor.

type attribute

An attribute indicating whether the actor is an individual person or a group of persons, such as a an organization or a family.

Label

Actor

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
actorComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents in other schemas
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for actor_type

<actorID>

Description

An identifier for the actor.
Repeated for identifiers from different authority files or other sources.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of identifier used, whether it is an IRI, a URI, or a Local identifier.

Label

Actor Identifier

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
identifierComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for actorID
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for identifier_type

<actorInRole>

Description

Structured information about an actor and the role or activity performed by this actor in context of the event.
Includes information about attribution and extent, where applicable.

Label

Actor in Role

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
actorInRoleComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for actorInRole
Terminology/Format recommendation
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<administrativeMetadata>

Description

Aggregates the administrative metadata for an object/work record.
Repeated once for each language for multi-lingual resources.

Label

Administrative Metadata

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
administrativeMetadataComplexType
Attributes
  • xml:lang (required)
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for administrativeMetadata
Terminology/Format recommendation
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<appellationValue>

Description

An appellation for an individual entity, like the title of a work, a proper name of an actor, or a place name.
Repeated for language variants only.

Label

Appellation Value

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
xs:string
Attributes
Cardinality
1–unbounded
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for appellationValue
Terminology/Format recommendation
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<applicationProfile>

Description

A unique identification of the application profile used to create the LIDO record.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of identifier used, whether it is an IRI, a URI, or a Local identifier.

Label

Application Profile

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
identifierComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for applicationProfile
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for identifier_type

<attributionQualifierActor>

Description

An index element qualifying the attribution of an actor; applicable when the attribution is uncertain or in dispute, when there is more than one actor, or when the attribution otherwise requires explanation.
Examples may include attributed to, studio of, or style of.

Label

Attribution Qualifier Actor

Structure

Contained by
May contain
–

Technical information

Type
conceptMixedComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for attributionQualifierActor

<category>

Description

An index element indicating the broad category the object/work in focus belongs to.
Examples may include human-made object or natural object.

Label

Category

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
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Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for category
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: LIDO Terminology for category

<classification>

Description

An index element assigning an object/work to a classification or other vocabulary scheme that groups similar objects together on the basis of defined characteristics.
Repeated if the object/work is assigned to multiple schemes.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of scheme used for the classification of an object/work, whether it is, for instance, based on object genres or subject categories.

Label

Classification

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for classification
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for classification
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for classification_type

<classificationWrap>

Description

A wrapper for assignments of the object/work in focus to one or more classification schemes, and the type of scheme used.

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for classificationWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
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<conceptID>

Description

An identifier for the concept.
Repeated for identifiers from different vocabularies or other sources.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of identifier used, whether it is an IRI, a URI, or a Local identifier.

Label

Concept Identifier

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
identifierComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for conceptID
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for identifier_type

<creditLine>

Description

A formal acknowledgement related to the entity in focus, for example, the object/work, resource or metadata record, which identifies the contribution of the owner, benefactor, producer, or other contributor to the entity's acquisition or production. May include, for instance, the name of the benefactor and the kind of contribution, such as bequest, gift, or loan.
For resources, it can also state that copyrighted material has been reproduced with permission of the copyright holder.
For metadata and/or resources, it can comprise an acknowledgement of the funding agency that supported the digitisation and indexing.
Preferably transcribed verbatim as stated by the rights holder.

Label

Creditline

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for creditLine
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<culture>

Description

An index element indicating the cultural context from which the object/work in focus originated. Generally applicable to the production or use event. Used if the creator or producer is unknown, or if the cultural context is of particular interest.
Examples may include the name of a culture, a nation, or an ethnic group.

Label

Cultural Context

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for culture
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for culture

<date>

Description

An expression of a date by providing a set of years as earliest and latest date delimiting the respective span of time, usually given in the proleptic Gregorian calendar. If it is an exact date, possibly with time, repeat the same date (and time) in earliest date and latest date elements.

Label

Date

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
dateComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for date
Terminology/Format recommendation

<descriptiveMetadata>

Description

Aggregates the descriptive metadata of an object/work record.

Label

Descriptive Metadata

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
descriptiveMetadataComplexType
Attributes
  • xml:lang (required)
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for descriptiveMetadata
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<descriptiveNoteID>

Description

An identifier for an external resource describing the element in focus. The reference resource may be any kind of resource, preferably web-accessible.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of identifier used, whether it is an IRI, a URI, or a Local identifier.

Label

Description/Descriptive Note Identifier

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
identifierComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for descriptiveNoteID
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for identifier_type

<descriptiveNoteValue>

Description

A textual description of the element in focus, such as an object/work or an event; usually a brief essay-like text.
Repeated for language variants only.

Label

Description/Descriptive Note

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for descriptiveNoteValue
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayActor>

Description

A display element for one actor, corresponding to the subsequent Actor element.
Repeated for language variants only.

Label

Display Actor

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for displayActor
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayActorInRole>

Description

A display element for one actor and the specific role or activity performed by the actor, corresponding to the subsequent Actor in Role element. May include name and brief biographical information on the actor.
Repeated for language variants only.

Label

Display Actor in Role

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for displayActorInRole
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayDate>

Description

A display element for date information, corresponding to the subsequent Date element.
Repeated for language variants only.

Label

Display Date

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for displayDate
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayEdition>

Description

A display element for indicating a particular edition to which the object/work belongs, used primarily for prints and other multiples.
Repeated for language variants only.

Label

Display Edition

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for displayEdition
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayEvent>

Description

A display element for one event, corresponding to the subsequent Event element.
Repeated for language variants only.

Label

Display Event

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for displayEvent
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayMaterialsTech>

Description

A display element for materials and techniques, corresponding to the subsequent Materials/Techniques element.
Repeated for language variants only.

Label

Display Materials/Techniques

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for displayMaterialsTech
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayObject>

Description

A display element for a related object or work, corresponding to the subsequent Object element.
Repeated for language variants only.

Label

Display Object

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for displayObject
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayObjectMeasurements>

Description

A display element for the dimensions, or other measurements, of the object/work, corresponding to the subsequent Object Measurement element.
Repeated for language variants only.

Label

Display Object Measurements

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayPlace>

Description

A display element for a single place, corresponding to the subsequent Place element.
Repeated for language variants only.

Label

Display Place

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for displayPlace
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayRelatedWork>

Description

A display element for the description of the related object/work, corresponding to the subsequent Related Work element, including identifying information about the related object/work and, possibly, information about the kind of the relation.
Repeated for language variants only.

Label

Display Related Work

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for displayRelatedWork
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayRepository>

Description

A display element for designation and identification of the institution of custody, corresponding to elements contained by the Custody/Repository Location Set element. Possibly includes indication of the exact location of the object.
Repeated for language variants only.

Label

Display Repository

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for displayRepository
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayState>

Description

A display element for a description of the state of the object/work, used primarily for prints and other multiples, including state identification and known states, as appropriate.
Repeated for language variants only.

Label

Display State

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for displayState
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayStateEditionWrap>

Description

A wrapper for the display of the state and edition information on the object/work.

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for displayStateEditionWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displaySubject>

Description

A display element for the subject matter depicted in the object/work, or what it is about, corresponding to the subsequent Subject element.
Repeated for language variants only.

Label

Display Subject

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for displaySubject
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<earliestDate>

Description

An expression of the (approximate) date, for instance a year or calendar date, that delimits the beginning of a date span.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of earliest date, whether it is, for instance, exact or estimated.

Label

Earliest Date

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
xs:string
Attributes
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for earliestDate
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: ISO 8601: Representation of dates and times.
For an attribute the element holds: earliestDate_type

<event>

Description

Structured information about the event the object/work participated in or was present at, for example, its creation or acquisition. Includes identifying, descriptive and indexing elements associated with the event in focus, including actor and/or date information.

Label

Event

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
eventComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for event
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<eventActor>

Description

A wrapper for display and index elements for a single actor participating in or being present at the event, including role information.
Repeated if multiple actors are involved in the event.

Label

Event Actor

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
actorInRoleSetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for eventActor
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<eventDate>

Description

Structured information about the date or range of dates the event in focus took place.

Label

Event Date

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
dateSetComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for eventDate
Terminology/Format recommendation

<eventDescriptionSet>

Description

A wrapper for a description of the event, including description identifier, descriptive note and sources of the description.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of a descriptive note.
Examples can be found in CDWA subcategories of Descriptive Note Text
Note that this type attribute is primarily intended for use in application profiles.

Label

Event Description

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
descriptiveNoteComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for eventDescriptionSet
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: To be determined by application profiles.

<eventID>

Description

An identifier for the event.
Repeated for identifiers from different authority files or other sources.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of identifier used, whether it is an IRI, a URI, or a Local identifier.

Label

Event Identifier

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
identifierComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for eventID
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for identifier_type

<eventMaterialsTech>

Description

Structured information indicating the materials or techniques involved in the event in focus, such as a material used for the creation or modification of the object/work. May include also materials and techniques involved in an excavation event.

Label

Event Materials/Techniques

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
materialsTechSetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for eventMaterialsTech
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<eventMethod>

Description

An index element indicating the method by which the event is or was carried out.
Examples may include the acquisition method or a field collection method.

Label

Event Method

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for eventMethod
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for eventMethod

<eventName>

Description

An appellation for the event as an individual entity, such as a title or a proper name.

Label

Event Name

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
appellationComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for eventName
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<eventObjectMeasurements>

Description

Structured information indicating the dimensions, or other measurements, of the object/work with respect to the event in focus.
Note that the term measurements here refers to the result of measuring, such as the decreased dimensions after the removal of a part.

type attribute

An attribute indicating whether the measurements given are straight properties of the object in question or requirements for handling the object, such as maximum temperature variation.
Note that this type attribute is primarily intended for use in application profiles.

Label

Event Measurements

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
objectMeasurementsSetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for eventObjectMeasurements
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for objectMeasurementsSet_type

<eventPlace>

Description

Structured information indicating the geographic location where an object/work was associated with a particular event.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of move of an object/work between a starting point and a target location. It designates the direction of move, whether it is moved from an origin or moved to a destination.

Label

Event Place

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
placeSetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for eventPlace
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open authority file, for example, one of those aggregated in VIAF or in Wikidata
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for eventPlace_type

<eventSet>

Description

A wrapper for display and index elements for a single event the object/work participated in or was present at.
Repeated if there is more than one event.

Label

Event Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
eventSetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for eventSet
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<eventType>

Description

An index element for the particular kind of event the object/work participated in or was present at.

Label

Event Type

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for eventType
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: LIDO Terminology for eventType

<eventWrap>

Description

A wrapper for event sets.

Label

Event Wrapper

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for eventWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<extentActor>

Description

An index element indicating the specific part of the object/work contributed by a particular actor in the respective event.
Applicable if there is more than one actor.

Label

Actor: Extent of participation

Structure

Contained by
May contain
–

Technical information

Type
conceptMixedComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for extentActor
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for extentActor

<extentMaterialsTech>

Description

An index element specifying the part of the object/work to which the materials or techniques in focus apply.

Label

Extent Materials/Techniques

Structure

Contained by
May contain
–

Technical information

Type
conceptMixedComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for extentMaterialsTech
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for extentMaterialsTech

<extentMeasurements>

Description

An index element specifying the part of the object/work to which the dimensions or measurements in focus apply.

Label

Extent Measurements

Structure

Contained by
May contain
–

Technical information

Type
conceptMixedComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for extentMeasurements
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for extentMeasurements

<extentSubject>

Description

An index element specifying the part of the object/work to which the respective subject term or terms apply, when there are multiple subjects.
Examples may include side A, side B, recto, verso.

Label

Extent Subject

Structure

Contained by
May contain
–

Technical information

Type
conceptMixedComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for extentSubject
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for extentSubject

<formatMeasurements>

Description

An index element indicating the format or conventional size of an object/work, including technical formats.
Examples may include digital audio or image file formats, as well as size for book or photograph formats.

Label

Format Measurements

Structure

Contained by
May contain
–

Technical information

Type
conceptMixedComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for formatMeasurements
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for formatMeasurements

<genderActor>

Description

An index element indicating the sex assigned at birth or the gender identity of an actor; most often female or male. Usually not applicable to group of persons.

type attribute

An attribute indicating whether the indexing term refers to either sex as a biological characteristic, or gender as a social or cultural distinction. If a distinction between sex or gender cannot be made or is not relevant, the (default) type attribute Sex or gender is suitable.

Label

Gender Actor

Structure

Contained by
May contain
–

Technical information

Type
conceptMixedComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for genderActor
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: genderActor.
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for genderActor_type

<gml>

Description

Structured information containing a georeference of the place using the GML specification.

Label

GML

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
gmlComplexType
Attributes
  • xml:lang
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for gml
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<inscriptionDescription>

Description

A wrapper for a description of an inscription, including description identifier, descriptive note of the inscription and sources.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of a descriptive note.
Examples can be found in CDWA subcategories of Descriptive Note Text
Note that this type attribute is primarily intended for use in application profiles.

Label

Inscription Description

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
descriptiveNoteComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for inscriptionDescription
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: To be determined by application profiles.

<inscriptionTranscription>

Description

A transcription of the inscription. Repeated for language variants only.

Label

Inscription Transcription

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for inscriptionTranscription
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<inscriptions>

Description

A text element for the transcription or description of any distinguishing or identifying physical lettering, annotations, texts, markings, or labels that are affixed, applied, stamped, written, inscribed, or attached to the object/work, excluding any mark or text inherent in the materials of which it is made.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of inscription, stamp, marking, or text written on or applied to the work.
Examples can be found in CDWA section Inscriptions Type Note that this type attribute is primarily intended for use in application profiles.

Label

Inscriptions

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for inscriptions
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: To be determined by application profiles.

<inscriptionsWrap>

Description

A wrapper for information about inscriptions and other markings.

Label

Inscriptions and other Marks Wrapper

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for inscriptionsWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<latestDate>

Description

An expression of the (approximate) date, for instance a year or calendar date, that delimits the end of a date span.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of latest date, whether it is, for instance, exact or estimated.

Label

Latest Date

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
xs:string
Attributes
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for latestDate
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: ISO 8601: Representation of dates and times.
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for latestDate_type

<legalBodyID>

Description

An identifier for the person or a group of persons, such as a family or an organization like a corporate body, a government agency, or a firm.
Repeated for identifiers from different authority files or other sources.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of identifier used, whether it is an IRI, a URI, or a Local identifier.

Label

Legal Body ID

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
identifierComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for legalBodyID
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for identifier_type

<legalBodyName>

Description

A text element for an appellation of the individual person or group of persons referred to as legal body.

Label

Legal Body Name

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
appellationComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for legalBodyName
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<lido>

Description

Aggregates the metadata of an object/work. Used as root for OAI-PMH content.

Label

Wrapper for an object record

Structure

Contained by
–
May contain

Technical information

Type
lidoComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for lido
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<lido> (in lidoWrap)

Description

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
lidoComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
1–unbounded
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for lido_lidoWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<lidoRecID>

Description

A unique LIDO record identification preferably composed of an identifier for the contributor, possibly taken from ISIL or a similar registry, and a record identification in the (local) system of the contributor. The identifier may or may not be persistent.
For unique published and persistent identification of the object use Published Object Identifier.
Use Record Metadata Date for versioning.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of identifier used, whether it is an IRI, a URI, or a Local identifier.

Label

LIDO Metadata Record-ID

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
identifierComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
1–unbounded
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for lidoRecID
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for identifier_type

<lidoWrap>

Description

The LIDO root element, holding a single or multiple object/work records.

Label

Wrapper for the whole document

Structure

Contained by
–
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for lidoWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<linkResource>

Description

A reference to the resource in the worldwide web environment, usually a stable URI/URL.

codecResource attribute

An attribute indicating the codec required for rendering the resource.

formatResource attribute

An attribute indicating the internet media type of the given web resource.

Label

Link Resource

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
webResourceComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for linkResource
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<materialsTech>

Description

Structured information about materials and techniques for use in indexing and retrieval.

Label

Materials/Techniques

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
materialsTechComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for materialsTech
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<measurementType>

Description

An index element indicating the kind of dimension, like height or width, or other measurements of the object/work, such as volume or running time. May include values for object requirements in loan contexts, such as the tolerated relative humidity of air.

Label

Measurement Type

Structure

Contained by
May contain
–

Technical information

Type
conceptMixedComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1–unbounded
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for measurementType
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for measurementType

<measurementUnit>

Description

An index element for the unit of the dimensions, like centimeter, or other measurements of the object/work, for instance grams or seconds. It is strongly recommended to use Systems International Units (SI) standard units and SI standard prefixes to ensure international interoperability. Use less common equivalents or multiples like inches in display elements only.

Label

Measurement Unit

Structure

Contained by
May contain
–

Technical information

Type
conceptMixedComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1–unbounded
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for measurementUnit
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for measurementUnit

<measurementValue>

Description

The value of the dimensions, or other measurements, of the object/work. It is strongly recommended to record only whole numbers to ensure internationally interoperable indexing recalculated to appropriate SI multiples, if necessary. Use display element for fractional or other number representations.

Label

Measurement Value

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for measurementValue
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<measurementsSet>

Description

Structured information about dimensions, or other measurements, for one aspect of the object/work, including mandatory sub-elements for measurement type, unit and value. This also covers environmental quantities, such as relative humidity or light exposure, assessed as object requirements.

Label

Measurements Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
measurementsSetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for measurementsSet
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<nameActorSet>

Description

A wrapper for the name, or names, of an actor, and the source from where it is taken. Comprises the proper name, further appellations, pseudonyms, or other designations by which an individual person or a group of persons is known.
Repeated if there exists more than one name for a single actor.

Label

Name Actor Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
appellationComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1–unbounded
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for nameActorSet
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<namePlaceSet>

Description

A wrapper for the name, or names, of a place, and the source from where it is taken.
Repeated if there exists more than one name for a single place, such as the recent, vernacular, or a historical name.

Label

Place Name Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
appellationComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for namePlaceSet
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<nationalityActor>

Description

An index element indicating the national, geopolitical, cultural, or ethnic origin or affiliation of the actor.

Label

Nationality Actor

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for nationalityActor
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for nationalityActor

<object>

Description

Contains identifying information about an object or work related to the object/work in focus. May include a web link.

Label

Object

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
objectComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for object
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectClassificationWrap>

Description

A wrapper for classification statements about the object/work in focus, including object/work type and classification.

Label

Object Classification Wrapper

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for objectClassificationWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectDescriptionRights>

Description

Information about rights regarding the content provided in this element set.

Label

Description/Descriptive Note Rights

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
rightsComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for objectDescriptionRights
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectDescriptionSet>

Description

A wrapper for a single description of the object/work in focus, including description identifier, descriptive note and sources.
Repeated if there is more than one descriptive note.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of a descriptive note.
Examples can be found in CDWA subcategories of Descriptive Note Text
Note that this type attribute is primarily intended for use in application profiles.

Label

Description/Descriptive Note Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
descriptiveNoteComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for objectDescriptionSet
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: To be determined by application profiles.

<objectDescriptionWrap>

Description

A wrapper for the description and descriptive notes referring to the object or work in focus.

Label

Object Description Wrapper

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for objectDescriptionWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectID>

Description

An identifier of the referenced object or work.
Repeated for identifiers from different authority files or other sources.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of identifier used, whether it is an IRI, a URI, or a Local identifier.

Label

Object Identifier

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
identifierComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for objectID
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for identifier_type

<objectIdentificationWrap>

Description

A wrapper for information that identifies the object or work in focus.

Label

Object Identification Wrapper

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for objectIdentificationWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectMaterialsTechSet>

Description

Structured information about the materials and techniques used for or incorporated in the object/work in focus.

Label

Object Materials/Techniques Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
materialsTechSetComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for objectMaterialsTechSet
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectMaterialsTechWrap>

Description

A wrapper for display and index elements for object/work materials and techniques.

Label

Object Materials/Techniques Wrapper

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for objectMaterialsTechWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectMeasurements>

Description

Structured information about the dimensions, or other measurements, of the object/work in focus.
May also include extents of the parts of a complex object or work.

Label

Object Measurement

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
objectMeasurementsComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for objectMeasurements
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectMeasurementsSet>

Description

A wrapper for display and index elements for dimensions, or other measurements, of the object/work in focus. Repeated to record measurements of different parts of the object/work.

type attribute

An attribute indicating whether the measurements given are straight properties of the object in question or requirements for handling the object, such as maximum temperature variation.
Note that this type attribute is primarily intended for use in application profiles.

Label

Object Measurements Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
objectMeasurementsSetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for objectMeasurementsSet
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for objectMeasurementsSet_type

<objectMeasurementsWrap>

Description

A wrapper for information about the dimensions, or other measurements, of the object/work.

Label

Object Measurements Wrapper

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for objectMeasurementsWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectNote>

Description

A text element for a descriptive identification of the related object or work, including title, actor, type of object or work, and other information as necessary for clarity.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of note.
Note that this type attribute is primarily intended for use in application profiles.

Label

Object Note

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for objectNote
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: To be determined by application profiles.

<objectPublishedID>

Description

A published identifier of the object or work in focus. It is strongly recommended to provide a dereferenceable URI.
Repeated for identifiers from different authority files or other sources.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of identifier used, whether it is an IRI, a URI, or a Local identifier.

Label

Published Object Identifier

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
identifierComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for objectPublishedID
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for identifier_type

<objectRelationWrap>

Description

A wrapper for structured information indicating related subject matter and related objects or works.

Label

Object Relation Wrapper

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for objectRelationWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectWebResource>

Description

A URL reference to a description of the object or work related to the object/work in focus.br /> Usually a resource in the World Wide Web.

formatResource attribute

An attribute indicating the internet media type of the given web resource.

Label

Object: Web Resource

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
webResourceComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for objectWebResource
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectWorkType>

Description

An index element indicating the specific kind of the object/work in focus.
Repeated if the object/work type is further typified under different aspects, such as its form or function. If the object/work in focus is a group-level record, repeat for identifying all or the most important items of the group.

type attribute

An attribute further qualifiying the particular aspect of the object/work type.
Examples may include object by form, function, material, technique, or subject.

Label

Object/Work Type

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
1–unbounded
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for objectWorkType
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for objectWorkType
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for objectWorkType_type

<objectWorkTypeWrap>

Description

A wrapper for structured information about the object/work type.

Label

Object/Work Type Wrapper

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for objectWorkTypeWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<partOfPlace>

Description

Structured information about an individual place that is the broader context for the place in focus, such as the nation to which a city belongs.

politicalEntity attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of place as an administrative, political entity.
Examples may include state, county, or department, as well as Land, Bezirk, or Ortsteil.

geographicalEntity attribute

An attribute qualifiying the place in focus as a type of geographical entity. Typically includes examples from natural and cultural landscapes.

Label

Part of Geographical Entity

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
placeComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for partOfPlace
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: Linked open vocabulary for politicalEntity
For an attribute the element holds: Linked open vocabulary for geographicalEntity

<periodName>

Description

An index element indicating the period in which the event happened, comprising information about style, historical or artistic period, or movement.
Examples may be Bronze Age, First Dynasty of Babylon, Renaissance, or Impressionist.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of period information, whether it refers to, for instance, artistic styles, historical periods, or art movements.

Label

Period

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for periodName
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for periodName
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for periodName_type

<place>

Description

Structured information for identifying and indexing an individual place, comprising administrative entities, such as states or counties, and physical features, such as rivers or continents.

politicalEntity attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of place as an administrative, political entity.
Examples may include state, county, or department, as well as Land, Bezirk, or Ortsteil.

geographicalEntity attribute

An attribute qualifiying the place in focus as a type of geographical entity. Typically includes examples from natural and cultural landscapes.

Label

Place

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
placeComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for place
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: Linked open vocabulary for politicalEntity
For an attribute the element holds: Linked open vocabulary for geographicalEntity

<placeClassification>

Description

An index element indicating the geological or ecological environmental characteristic of the place, for example, stratigraphic units or habitat types.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of place classification.
Note that this type attribute is primarily intended for use in application profiles.

Label

Place Classification

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for placeClassification
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: To be determined by application profiles.

<placeID>

Description

An identifier for the place.
Repeated for identifiers from different authority files or other sources.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of identifier used, whether it is an IRI, a URI, or a Local identifier.

Label

Place Identifier

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
identifierComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for placeID
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for identifier_type

<qualifierMeasurements>

Description

An index element qualifying the dimensions, or other measurements, of an object/work, indicating the kind or precision of measurement results.
Examples may include approximate, average, maximum, or variable.

Label

Qualifier Measurements

Structure

Contained by
May contain
–

Technical information

Type
conceptMixedComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for qualifierMeasurements
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for qualifierMeasurements

<recordID>

Description

An identifier for the record in the (local) system of the contributor.
Repeated for identifiers from different sources.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of identifier used, whether it is an IRI, a URI, or a Local identifier.

Label

Record ID

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
identifierComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
1–unbounded
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for recordID
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for identifier_type

<recordInfoID>

Description

An identifier for the metadata.
Repeated for identifiers from different sources.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of identifier used, whether it is an IRI, a URI, or a Local identifier.

Label

Record Info ID

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
identifierComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for recordInfoID
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for identifier_type

<recordInfoSet>

Description

A wrapper for metadata, presentation and service information for the described object.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the scope of metadata information, presentation information or service information contained in the element set.

Label

Record Metadata Information Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
recordInfoSetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for recordInfoSet
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for recordInfosSet_type

<recordMetadataDate>

Description

Expression of the date and possibly time of the metadata, presentation or service information. The encoding of the date/time should conform to ISO 8601.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the point in time either for creation or modification date of the containing Record Info Set.
Examples are created or modified.

Label

Record Metadata Date

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for recordMetadataDate
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: ISO 8601: Representation of dates and times.
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for recordMetadataDate_type

<recordRights>

Description

Structured information about rights regarding the content provided in this LIDO record.

Label

Rights for Record

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
rightsComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for recordRights
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<recordSource>

Description

An identification of the source of information in this LIDO record, generally the repository or other institution.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of source of the record in focus.
Note that this type attribute is primarily intended for use in application profiles.

Label

Record Source

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
legalBodyRefComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
1–unbounded
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for recordSource
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open authority file, for example, one of those aggregated in VIAF or in Wikidata
For an attribute the element holds: To be determined by application profiles.

<recordType>

Description

An index element indicating the kind of cataloging level chosen for the record in focus, whether the record is considered a single item, a constituent component of an item, or an object group.

Label

Record Type

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for recordType
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: LIDO Terminology for recordType

<recordWrap>

Description

A wrapper for information about this LIDO record, as well as other metadata, presentation and service information for the described object.
Note that this section does not refer to any object or resource information, but to the source record only.

Label

Record Wrapper

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for recordWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<relatedEvent>

Description

Display and index elements for a single event related to the event in focus.

Label

Related Event

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
eventSetComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for relatedEvent
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<relatedEventRelType>

Description

An index element indicating the kind of relationship between the event in focus and the related event.

Label

Related Event Relationship Type

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for relatedEventRelType
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<relatedEventSet>

Description

Structured information about an event related to the event in focus, indicating the type of relationship where applicable.

Label

Related Event

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
relatedEventSetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for relatedEventSet
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<relatedWork>

Description

A wrapper for display and reference elements of an object or work related to the object/work in focus.

Label

Related Work

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
objectSetComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for relatedWork
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<relatedWorkRelType>

Description

An index element indicating the kind of relationship between the object/work in focus and the related object or work.

Label

Related Work Relationship Type

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for relatedWorkRelType
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: LIDO Terminology for relatedWorkRelType

<relatedWorkSet>

Description

A wrapper for an object or work, or a group of objects or works related to the object/work in focus.

Label

Related Work Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
relatedWorkSetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for relatedWorkSet
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<relatedWorksWrap>

Description

A wrapper for information about an object or work related to the object/work in focus.

Label

Related Works Wrapper

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for relatedWorksWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<repositoryLocation>

Description

Structured information about the repository location or the geographic place of the object/work; recording the geographic location is especially relevant for stationary works, such as architectural built works, monumental works, or archeological sites.

politicalEntity attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of place as an administrative, political entity.
Examples may include state, county, or department, as well as Land, Bezirk, or Ortsteil.

geographicalEntity attribute

An attribute qualifiying the place in focus as a type of geographical entity. Typically includes examples from natural and cultural landscapes.

Label

Location

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
placeComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for repositoryLocation
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: Linked open vocabulary for politicalEntity
For an attribute the element holds: Linked open vocabulary for geographicalEntity

<repositoryName>

Description

Identification and designation of the institution of custody, possibly with web link.

Label

Custody: Institution/Person

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
legalBodyRefComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for repositoryName
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open authority file, for example, one of those aggregated in VIAF or in Wikidata

<repositorySet>

Description

A wrapper for the identification, name and location of the repository that is responsible for the object/work in focus, or the geographic location of a stationary object/work, such as a monumental object or a work of architecture. Repeated if there are several designations known, or if former repositories should be listed.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of repository or location as the current or a former one.

Label

Custody/Repository Location Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
repositorySetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for repositorySet
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: repositorySet_type

<repositoryWrap>

Description

A wrapper for structured information about the repository or location.

Label

Custody/Repository Location (Wrapper)

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for repositoryWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<resourceDateTaken>

Description

A date or range of dates associated with the creation or production of the original resource, for instance an image or a recording.
Note that this date is not necessarily the same as the date of production of the digital resource.

Label

Resource Date Taken

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
dateSetComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for resourceDateTaken
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<resourceDescription>

Description

A text element for the description of the spatial, chronological, or contextual aspects of the object/work as captured in the resource in focus.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of description of a resource.
Note that this type attribute is primarily intended for use in application profiles.

Label

Resource Description

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for resourceDescription
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: To be determined by application profiles.

<resourceID>

Description

The unique numeric or alphanumeric identification of the original (digital or analogue) resource.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the particular kind of identifier used, whether it is an IRI, a URI, or a Local identifier.

Label

Resource Identification Number

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
identifierComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for resourceID
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for identifier_type

<resourceMeasurementsSet>

Description

Any technical measurement information needed for online presentation of the resource.

Label

Resource Measurement Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
measurementsSetComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for resourceMeasurementsSet
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<resourcePerspective>

Description

An index element that characterizes the view in terms of vantage point, perspective, or lighting effects.

Label

Resource Perspective

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for resourcePerspective
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for resourcePerspective

<resourceRelType>

Description

The relationship of the resource to the object/work being described.

Label

Resource Relationship Type

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for resourceRelType
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<resourceRepresentation>

Description

A digital representation of a resource for online presentation.
Repeated for variants representing the same resource, such as different sizes of the same image, or a thumbnail representing an audio or video file and the digital audio or video file itself.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of representation of a resource.
Examples include placeholder, preview text, or provided image.

Label

Resource Representation

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for resourceRepresentation
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for resourceRepresentation_type

<resourceSet>

Description

Structured information about a resource serving as a surrogate for the object/work in focus, such as a photograph or a digital image. Repeated if there is more than one resource associated with the object/work in focus.

Label

Resource Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
resourceSetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for resourceSet
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<resourceSource>

Description

An identification of the actor from which the image or other resource was obtained. Used when the source differs from the source named in Record Source.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of source of a resource.
Note that this type attribute is primarily intended for use in application profiles.

Label

Resource Source

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
legalBodyRefComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for resourceSource
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open authority file, for example, one of those aggregated in VIAF or in Wikidata
For an attribute the element holds: To be determined by application profiles.

<resourceType>

Description

An index element indicating the generic kind of the resource that serves as a surrogate of the object/work in focus. Examples may include photographs, digital images, or video recordings.

Label

Resource Type

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for resourceType
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for resourceType

<resourceWrap>

Description

A wrapper for structured information about resources that serve as surrogates for an object/work, including digital images, videos or audio files that represent it in an online service.

Label

Resource Wrapper

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for resourceWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<rightsDate>

Description

The date on which a right is or was current.

Label

Rights Date

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
dateComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for rightsDate
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<rightsHolder>

Description

An identification of the person or the group of persons holding the rights referenced in Rights Type. Often refers to copyright and related rights, such as the right to reproduce, distribute, exhibit or use the entity in focus, for example, the object/work, resource or metadata record.

Structure

Contained by
May contain
–

Technical information

Type
rightsHolderComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for rightsHolder
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open authority file, for example, one of those aggregated in VIAF or in Wikidata

<rightsResource>

Description

Information about rights regarding the image or other resource. Applicable if the holder of the reproduction rights for the resource differs from the holder of rights for the object/work.

Label

Rights for Resource

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
rightsComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for rightsResource
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<rightsType>

Description

An index element for rights information being recorded. This can refer to a generic kind of right, such as copyright or a related right, but also be a specific rights or license statement like a standardized statement on copyright, usage, or access rights.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of rights type, whether it refers to a generic kind of right, like copyright or performance rights, or is a specific rights or license statement, namely Creative Commons Licenses and Rights Statements.

Label

Rights Type

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for rightsType
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for rightsType
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for rightsType_type

<rightsWorkSet>

Description

Structured information about rights management. May include copyright and other intellectual property statements as well as license information about the object/work.

Label

Rights for Work Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
rightsComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for rightsWorkSet
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<rightsWorkWrap>

Description

A wrapper for structured information about rights associated with the object/work in focus. Rights information about the record and the resource is recorded in the respective rights elements.

Label

Rights for Work Wrapper

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for rightsWorkWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<roleActor>

Description

An index element indicating the role or activity performed by an actor in the context of the event in focus. Examples may include designer, painter, or publisher.

Label

Role Actor

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for roleActor
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for roleActor

<roleInEvent>

Description

An index element indicating the role played by the described entity within the event in focus.

Label

Role in Event

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
–
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for roleInEvent
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabuary for roleInEvent

<scaleMeasurements>

Description

An index element indicating the ratio between the size of an object/work and its representation, for instance the size of the drawn structure and the actual built work. Examples may include full-size or life-size.

Label

Scale Measurements

Structure

Contained by
May contain
–

Technical information

Type
conceptMixedComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for scaleMeasurements
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for scaleMeasurements

<shapeMeasurements>

Description

An index element indicating the outline, form, or characteristic configuration of an object/work or a part thereof, including contours. Used for distinguishing shape characteristics, such as oval, or square.

Label

Shape Measurements

Structure

Contained by
May contain
–

Technical information

Type
conceptMixedComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for shapeMeasurements
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for shapeMeasurements

<sourceActorInRole>

Description

A text element describing the source of the information about the role and/or attribution of an actor related to the event in focus. Whenever possible, a published source should be given.

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for sourceActorInRole
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<sourceAppellation>

Description

A text element describing the source of the appellation, generally a published source.

Label

Source Appellation

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
xs:string
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for sourceAppellation
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<sourceDescriptiveNote>

Description

A text element describing the source of the descriptive note, generally a published source.

Label

Source Description/Descriptive Note

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for sourceDescriptiveNote
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<sourceMaterialsTech>

Description

A text element describing the source of the information about materials and techniques, often used when citing a published source of watermarks.

Label

Source Materials/Techniques

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for sourceMaterialsTech
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<sourceRelatedWorkSet>

Description

The source of the information about the relationship or the type of relationship between a related entity and the entity in focus of the LIDO record. Whenever possible, a published source should be given.

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for sourceRelatedWorkSet
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<sourceRepositorySet>

Description

The source of the information about the repository being the current or former repository of the entity in focus of the LIDO record. Whenever possible, a published source should be given.

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for sourceRepositorySet
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<sourceStateEdition>

Description

A text element describing the published source of the state or edition information.

Label

Source Display State/Edition

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
textComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for sourceStateEdition
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<subject>

Description

Structured information about the subject of the object/work in focus. The sub-elements identify, describe, and/or interpret what is depicted in and by an object/work, or what it is about.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of subject information, whether it is, for instance, a description of a generic subject, an identification of a named individual, or an interpretation of the theme.

Label

Subject

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
subjectComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for subject
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for subject_type

<subjectActor>

Description

Display and index elements for a single individual person, or a group of persons, depicted by an object/work, or what it is about.
Note that the type attribute is always "Identification".

Label

Subject Actor Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
actorSetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for subjectActor
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open authority file, for example, one of those aggregated in VIAF or in Wikidata

<subjectConcept>

Description

An index element for the subject matter of the object/work expressed by generic concepts. May include concepts to describe iconographical themes, literary topics, or the material world. References to individual entities, for instance actors or places, are indicated in the respective sub-elements.
Repeated for each single or typed subject concept referred to by the object/work in focus.

Label

Subject Concept

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for subjectConcept
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for subjectConcept

<subjectDate>

Description

Display and index elements for the date or range of dates referred to by an object/work, or what it is about.

Label

Subject Date Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
dateSetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for subjectDate
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<subjectEvent>

Description

Display and index elements for a single individual event depicted by the object/work in focus, or what it is about.

Label

Subject Event Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
eventSetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for subjectEvent
Terminology/Format recommendation
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<subjectObject>

Description

Display and index elements for a single individual object depicted by the object/work in focus, or what it is about. The object may be, for instance, a particular building, like the Hagia Sophia, or a single work of art, such as a watercolor painting showing a View of the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople.
Note that Subject Object does not relate to generic concepts, but to individual entities only.

Label

Subject Object

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
objectSetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for subjectObject
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open authority file, for example, Cultural Objects Name Authority (CONA)

<subjectPlace>

Description

Display and index elements for a single individual place depicted by the object/work in focus, or what it about.

Label

Subject Place Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
placeSetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for subjectPlace
Terminology/Format recommendation
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<subjectSet>

Description

A wrapper containing display and index elements for a single set of subject information. Repeated for multiple subjects, if the object/work has multiple parts, or if the subject information is qualified by a type attribute.

Label

Subject Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
subjectSetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for subjectSet
Terminology/Format recommendation
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<subjectWrap>

Description

A wrapper for structured information about the subject matter of the object/work in focus. This may be a description or identification of what the object/work depicts, sometimes referred to as ofness, or an interpretation of its meaning, often referred to as aboutness. Description relates to the generic content depicted in or by the work, that is, what would be seen in the work by an objective viewer. Identification relates to the specific subject, including named historical, mythological, or fictional subjects. Interpretation relates to the iconographical, thematic, or symbolic meaning represented by the object/work.
To indicate the type of subject, refer to the terminology recommendation for Subject type.

Label

Subject Wrapper

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for subjectWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
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<term>

Description

A designation, word or phrase, representing the generic concept used for indexing.

Label

Term/Label

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
termComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for term
Terminology/Format recommendation
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<termMaterialsTech>

Description

An index element for materials and techniques detected in an object/work.

type attribute

An attribute qualifying the particular kind of materials or techniques used to create or modify an object/work.
Examples may include implement, medium, or watermark.

Label

Concept Materials/Techniques

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
conceptComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for termMaterialsTech
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for termMaterialsTech
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for termMaterialsTech_type

<thingPresent>

Description

Structured information for a related object or work that is or was present at the event in focus.

Label

Thing Present

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
objectSetComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for thingPresent
Terminology/Format recommendation
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<titleSet>

Description

A wrapper for structured information about a single title or object name with source information. Repeated to record multiple titles.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the title or name assigned to an object/work. Examples may include descriptive title, original title, or repository title. If there are multiple titles, it is recommended to mark one of them as preferred, to be used by default in displays.

Label

Title or Object Name Set

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
appellationComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
1–unbounded
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for titleSet
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: Linked open vocabulary for titleSet_type

<titleWrap>

Description

A wrapper for structured information about the title or name of an object/work.

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
–
Attributes
–
Cardinality
1
Mandatory
yes
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for titleWrap
Terminology/Format recommendation
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<vitalDatesActor>

Description

Structured information about the date of birth and death of a person, where applicable; or date of formation and dissolution of a group of persons, respectively.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of date with respect to the biography of a person, or the life cycle of a group of persons. Examples may include birth date, death date, or founding date, respectively.

Label

Vital Dates Actor

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
dateComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for vitalDatesActor
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: ISO 8601: Representation of dates and times.
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for vitalDatesActor_type

<vitalPlaceActor>

Description

An index element indicating the place where the person was born, died, or is or was active, where applicable; or the location where a group of persons was formed, dissolved or is or was active, respectively.
If the place is in dispute, omit the place.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of place with respect to the biography of a person, or the life cycle of a group of persons. Examples may include birth place, death place, or founding place, respectively.

politicalEntity attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of place as an administrative, political entity.
Examples may include state, county, or department, as well as Land, Bezirk, or Ortsteil.

geographicalEntity attribute

An attribute qualifiying the place in focus as a type of geographical entity. Typically includes examples from natural and cultural landscapes.

Label

Vital Place Actor

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

Type
placeComplexType
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
Controlled
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for vitalPlaceActor
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open authority file, for example, one of those aggregated in VIAF or in Wikidata.
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for vitalPlaceActor_type
For an attribute the element holds: Linked open vocabulary for politicalEntity
For an attribute the element holds: Linked open vocabulary for geographicalEntity

<workID>

Description

An unambiguous numeric or alphanumeric identification number assigned to the object/work by the institution of custody.

type attribute

An attribute indicating the kind of custodian identification number, whether it is, for instance, an accession number or an inventory number.

Label

Custody: Identification Number

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

Type
xs:string
Attributes
Cardinality
0–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for workID
Terminology/Format recommendation
For an attribute the element holds: LIDO Terminology for workID_type

XSD attributes

@addedSearchTerm

Description

An attribute indicating the term in the index element has been added to enhance retrieval options. The term may be a synonym, a generic term, or an equivalent term in an additional language, taken from a local or public controlled vocabulary.

Structure

Held by

Technical information

Restriction base
xs:string
Restricted to
  • yes
  • no
Data values
Free text

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for addedSearchTerm
Terminology/Format recommendation
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@codecResource

Description

An attribute indicating the codec required for rendering the resource.

Structure

Held by

Technical information

Data type
xs:string
Data values
Controlled

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for codecResource
Terminology/Format recommendation
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@formatResource

Description

An attribute indicating the internet media type of the given web resource.

Structure

Held by

Technical information

Data type
xs:string
Data values
Controlled

Further information

References and further reading
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for formatResource
Terminology/Format recommendation
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@geographicalEntity

Description

An attribute qualifiying the place in focus as a type of geographical entity.
Examples may include natural environment and landscapes.

Structure

Held by

Technical information

Data type
xs:string
Data values
Controlled

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for geographicalEntity
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for geographicalEntity

@measurementsGroup

Description

An attribute indicating the group of measurements given in multiple LIDO Measurement Set elements, each of them qualified by a specific kind of measurement in the LIDO Measurement Type element.
Note that this type attribute is primarily intended for use in application profiles.

Structure

Held by

Technical information

Data type
xs:string
Data values
Controlled

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for measurementsGroup
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: To be determined by application profiles.

@mostNotableEvent

Description

An attribute qualifying the event in focus as the most notable or significant event as designated by the describing institution.
The priority order is assigned in Event Set by using the attribute sortorder.

Structure

Held by

Technical information

Data type
xs:integer
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for mostNotableEvent
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

@politicalEntity

Description

An attribute indicating the kind of place as an administrative, political entity. Examples may include state, county, or department, as well as Land, Bezirk, or Ortsteil.

Structure

Held by

Technical information

Data type
xs:string
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for politicalEntity
Terminology/Format recommendation
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@pref

Description

An attribute indicating the preference role of a term, an appellation value, an identifier, or a resource set.
Values most commonly used are preferred or alternative. For index terms and appellation values it is strongly recommended to provide exactly one preferred term or appellation for each concept or individual (named) entity per language. If there is only one term it is the preferred one by default.

Structure

Held by

Technical information

Data type
xs:string
Data values
Controlled

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for pref
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: LIDO Terminology for pref

@relatedencoding

Description

An attribute indicating the format of the data source from which the data were migrated. For each sub-element with data values the related source data fields can be referenced through the attributes encodinganalog and label.

Structure

Held by

Technical information

Data type
xs:string
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for relatedencoding
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

@source

Description

Source of the information given in the holding element.

Structure

Held by

Technical information

Data type
xs:string
Data values
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Equivalents in other schemas
Equivalents for source
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

Schematron rules

@pref: "alternative" instead of "alternate"

Rule ID

sch_alternate

Description

LIDO v1.0 falsely suggests the value 'alternate' for the pref attribute. It is established to use 'alternative' in this context.

Rule

@lido:pref = 'alternate'

Error or warning thrown

It is established to use 'alternative' instead of 'alternate' in this context. Consider changing the attribute's value or using the corresponding LIDO terminology, http://terminology.lido-schema.org/pref and http://terminology.lido-schema.org/alternative, instead.

@pref: Discern preferred and alternative elements

Rule ID

sch_pref

Description

If there is more than one element holding a @pref, alternatives as well as the preferred element should be indicated. This isn't stated clearly in the LIDO v1.0 schema documentation but should be kept in mind when indexing objects; otherwise the preferred variant might be unclear to a data user. Also, omitting this attribute contradicts international best practices for retrieval quality.

Rule

count($siblings) gt 1 and not($siblings/@lido:pref = 'preferred') and not($siblings/@lido:pref = 'alternative' and $siblings/@lido:pref = 'alternate')

Error or warning thrown

When providing more than one [the element in focus] the preferred and alternative variant(s) should be cleary marked as such via @pref.

Allow free text or LIDO's concept elements (mutually exclusive)

Rule ID

sch_MixedContent

Description

Some elements in LIDO v1.0 should be controlled in the future whereas they are free text elements in LIDO v1.0. To ensure backwards compatibility either a free text or a controlled term should be provided in a mutually exclusive way.

Rule

(skos:Concept or lido:conceptID or lido:term) and not(text()[not(normalize-space(.) = '')] or @*) or (text()[normalize-space(.) != ''] and not(skos:Concept or lido:conceptID or lido:term))

Error or warning thrown

Either a free text (incl. its attributes) OR a combination of skos:Concept, lido:conceptID and lido:term can be a child of [the element in focus], but not both at the same time.

Avoid Providing Resource Measurements When Using IIIF

Rule ID

sch_IIIF_Measurements

Description

IIIF resources provide information about their measurements in their info.json. Therefore it is redundant to also make the resource's measurements available in lido:resourceMeasurementsSet.

Rule

(@type = 'http://terminology.lido-schema.org/lido00911' or @type = 'http://terminology.lido-schema.org/lido00912') and not(lido:resourceMeasurementsSet)

Error or warning thrown

Do not set lido:resourceMeasurementsSet when providing a IIIF resource. Resource measurements are available in the resource's info.json.

Deprecation Warning: Controlled vocabulary instead of free text

Rule ID

sch_MixedContentInfo

Description

In upcoming versions of LIDO some element won't allow for free text anymore but will require terms taken from a (local) controlled vocabulary. This should improve the interoperability of the data and recall rates in aggregating web services.

Rule

text()[matches(., '[\w]')]

Error or warning thrown

In upcoming versions of LIDO [the element in focus] will only allow for skos:Concept, lido:conceptID and lido:term as child elements. The use of free text will be deprecated.

Expansion of skos:Concept

Rule ID

sch_SKOS_properties

Description

Ensures that when enriching a dataset with information retrieved via the URI provided in skos:Concept, only SKOS properties are added to the dataset.

Rule

child::*/namespace-uri() != 'http://www.w3.org/2004/02/skos/core#'

Error or warning thrown

Only SKOS properties are allowed within skos:Concept.

Possible values for lido:rightsType@lido:type

Rule ID

sch_rightsType_type

Description

In LIDOv1.1 a lido:type attribute is introduced for lido:rightsType in order to discern generic rights and specific ones. This rule ensures that only the URIs for these two types of rights are used when @lido:type is set.

Rule

(@lido:type = 'http://terminology.lido-schema.org/lido00920' or @lido:type = 'http://terminology.lido-schema.org/lido00921') or not(@lido:type)

Error or warning thrown

@lido:type can either be omitted or must hold one of the following URIs: http://terminology.lido-schema.org/lido00920, http://terminology.lido-schema.org/lido00921.

owl:sameAs

Rule ID

sch_OWL

Description

Ensures that only owl:sameAs (and not another element/class from the OWL namespace is used as a child element for actorComplexType, placeComplexType and legalBodyRefComplexType.

Rule

not(owl:*[not(self::owl:sameAs)])

Error or warning thrown

Only owl:sameAs should be used as direct child of [the element in focus] from the OWL namespace.

rightsType@type: generic or specific type

Rule ID

sch_rightsType

Description

A LIDO element holding lido:rightsType can either hold a generic or a specific type of right. Since a right can fall in only one of these categories, they are mutually exclusive.

Rule

@lido:type = 'http://terminology.lido-schema.org/lido00920' and not(following-sibling::lido:rightsType/@lido:type = 'http://terminology.lido-schema.org/lido00921' or preceding-sibling::lido:rightsType/@lido:type = 'http://terminology.lido-schema.org/lido00921') or @lido:type = 'http://terminology.lido-schema.org/lido00921' and not(following-sibling::lido:rightsType/@lido:type = 'http://terminology.lido-schema.org/lido00920' or preceding-sibling::lido:rightsType/@lido:type = 'http://terminology.lido-schema.org/lido00920') or count(parent::*/lido:rightsType) = 1 and not(@lido:type)

Error or warning thrown

can either hold a specific or a generic lido:rightsType (mutually exclusive).

skos:Concept

Rule ID

sch_SKOS

Description

Ensures that only skos:Concept (and not another element/class from the SKOS namespace is used as a child element for concept(Mixed)ComplexType.

Rule

not(skos:*[not(self::skos:Concept)])

Error or warning thrown

Only skos:Concept should be used as direct child of [the element in focus] from the SKOS namespace.

xs:dateTime Dates

Rule ID

sch_DateTime

Description

Check if a given string complies to the ISO 8601 date convention. This pattern is used for the cases where an element allows for xs:string in LIDO v1.0 while providing a date.

Rule

matches(., '-?[0-9]{4}-(0[1-9]|1[12])-([0][1-9]|[12][0-9]|3[01])T([01][0-9]|2[0-3])(:[0-5][0-9]){2}(Z|(\+|\-)(0[0-9]|1[12])(:[0-5][0-9])?)')

Error or warning thrown

The date provided in [the element in focus] should comply to the format [-]CCYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ss[Z|(+|-)hh:mm].
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