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Label | Filename |
Subelement | - |
Description | The filename (including the extension) of the object |
Comment | This is the original name of the object as submitted to or harvested, before any renaming by the system. Necessary for managing the object within the archive system at the file level. |
Repeatable | NO |
Required | Mandatory |
Label | File Size |
Subelement | - |
Description | The size in bytes of the object |
Comment | Size is necessary for managing the object within the archive system. It is also necessary for ensuring that an application has adequate space to process or move files. E.g. migration of storage media to CD-ROM might require this information, since standard CD-ROMs have a limited capacity. |
Repeatable | NO |
Required | Mandatory |
Label | Format |
Subelement | Format Name |
Subelement | Format Version |
Description | Identification and designation of the format of a file. |
Repeatable | NO |
Required | Optional |
Label | Format Name |
Subelement | - |
Description | Identification and designation of the format of a file. |
Comment | An accurate identification of format is essential for preservation purposes. |
Repeatable | NO |
Required | Optional |
Label | Format Version |
Subelement | - |
Description | The version of the format named in format name. |
Comment | Provide sufficient information about the format version to facilitate access and preservation activities. |
Repeatable | NO |
Required | Optional |
Label | File Description |
Subelement | Resolution |
Subelement | Dimension |
Subelement | Tonal Resolution |
Subelement | Color |
Subelement | Compression |
Subelement | Other information |
Description | Technical specifications of the digital file. |
Repeatable | NO |
Required | Mandatory |
Label | Resolution |
Subelement | - |
Description | Technical specifications of the digital file. |
Repeatable | NO |
Required | Recomended |
Label | Dimension |
Subelement | - |
Description | Technical specifications of the digital file. |
Repeatable | NO |
Required | Recomended |
Label | Tonal Resolution |
Subelement | - |
Description | Technical specifications of the digital file. |
Repeatable | NO |
Required | Recomended |
Label | Colour |
Subelement | - |
Description | Technical specifications of the digital file. |
Repeatable | NO |
Required | Recomended |
Label | Compression |
Subelement | - |
Description | Technical specifications of the digital file. |
Repeatable | NO |
Required | Recomended |
Label | Other information |
Subelement | - |
Description | Technical specifications of the digital file. |
Repeatable | NO |
Required | Recomended |
Label | System Environment |
Subelement | Software |
Subelement | Hardware |
Description | |
Repeatable | YES |
Required | Recomended |
Label | Software |
Subelement | Creation Software |
Subelement | Access Software |
Subelement | Other Software |
Description | |
Comment | The software environment is the means by which the user renders and interacts with content. Separation of digital content from its environmental context can result in the content becoming unusable. |
Repeatable | YES |
Required | Recomended |
Label | Creation Software |
Subelement | Software Name |
Subelement | Software Version |
Description | |
Comment | Information about the creation application, including the version of the application can be useful for problem solving purposes. For example, it is not uncommon for certain versions of software to be known for causing conversion errors or introducing artifacts. |
Repeatable | YES |
Required | Recomended |
Label | Access Software |
Subelement | Software Name |
Subelement | Software Version |
Description | |
Comment | The access application software translates the digital byte stream into human-readable content. Suggested values for an environment include minimum and recommended, however, the criteria for “recommended” may be different for different users |
Repeatable | YES |
Required | Recomended |
Label | Other Software |
Subelement | - |
Description | |
Comment | Use this sub-element to record additional software requirements or instructions necessary to render a file or representation. You can record information about additional Software Name, Software Version |
Repeatable | YES |
Required | Recomended |
Label | Hardware |
Subelement | Creation Hardware |
Subelement | Access Hardware |
Subelement | Other Hardware |
Description | Hardware components needed to create, access, and use the digital resource. |
Comment | Recommended where specialized hardware is required to create or use the digital resource. Data will be manually entered. |
Repeatable | YES |
Required | Recomended |
Label | Creation Hardware |
Subelement | - |
Description | Device and hardware components used to create the digital resource. |
Comment | Manufacturer, model, and version (if applicable) of the hardware. |
Repeatable | YES |
Required | Recomended |
Label | Access Hardware |
Subelement | - |
Description | Hardware components required by the software referenced in the sub-element or needed by the human user of the referenced software |
Comment | Manufacturer, model and version (if applicable) of the hardware. |
Repeatable | YES |
Required | Recomended |
Label | Other Hardware |
Subelement | - |
Description | Additional Information (requirements, instructions, etc.) related to the hardware referenced in Creation HW and Access HW. |
Comment | For hardware, the amount of computing resources required (such as memory, storage, processor speed, etc.) may need to be documented. In addition, more detailed instructions may be needed to install and/or operate the hardware. |
Repeatable | YES |
Required | Recomended |
Label | Documentation |
Subelement | - |
Description | Pointer to any useful supporting documentation for the management of the digital resource |
Comment | Link the digital resource to any relevant supporting documentation. |
Repeatable | YES |
Required | Recomended |
Label | Storage Medium |
Subelement | Medium Type |
Subelement | Medium Label |
Description | The physical Medium on which the digital object is recorded |
Repeatable | YES |
Required | Recomended |
Label | Medium Type |
Subelement | - |
Description | The type of the medium |
Comment | DVD, CD, TAPE, HDisk |
Repeatable | YES |
Required | Optional |
Label | Medium Label |
Subelement | - |
Description | The label of the storage medium |
Repeatable | YES |
Required | Optional |
Label | Access Inhibitors |
Subelement | - |
Description | Description of any features of the digital resources intended to inhibit access. |
Repeatable | NO |
Required | Optional |
Label | Alteration History |
Subelement | Action |
Subelement | Date |
Subelement | Performer |
Subelement | Other Info |
Description | Description of any changes that occurred after the creation of the digital object |
Repeatable | YES |
Required | Optional |
Label | Alteration Action |
Subelement | - |
Description | Information on the specific process applied to the digital resource. |
Repeatable | YES |
Required | Optional |
Label | Alteration Date |
Subelement | - |
Description | Records the date, or range of dates, if relevant, of the process being carried out. |
Repeatable | YES |
Required | Optional |
Label | Alteration Performer |
Subelement | - |
Description | The individual(s), agency, or institution that carried out the alteration process. |
Repeatable | YES |
Required | Optional |
Label | Alteration Other Info |
Subelement | - |
Description | Any information relevant to the management of the digital resource |
Repeatable | YES |
Required | Optional |
Label | Comments |
Subelement | - |
Description | Any other information relevant to the digital object's preservation. |
Repeatable | NO |
Required | Optional |