Format element

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Complete These Sections of your Element's Indexing Instructions

• Example element description: This is the reference template for how to create the indexing guidelines entry for your element

Label

Format

Element Description

The type, size, and dimensions of the digital object.

Required?

Yes.

Repeatable?

Yes. Format can be used for file type, size, dimensions, and dpi.

Guidelines for Creation of Content

This where your element's indexing guideline is written out. Whenever possible, you must write out a step-by-step data entry procedure including where to obtain the data for each image. (NOTE, not all elements are amenable to specific data entry procedures; we will discuss in class.)

Format requires use of [MIME] Media Type Parameters for controlled vocabulary.

To obtain Format Data: 1) Click on the item 2) Click on Media File Name under "Media" 3) See information under MIME type

To obtain File Size: 1) Save item to computer 2) Open item 3) Right click on item and select "Properties" or "File Info"

Examples

If appropriate, provide data entry examples

Notes

http://dublincore.org/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/2012-06-14/?v=elements#format http://www.iana.org/assignments/media-types/media-types.xhtml

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