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===Label===
 
===Label===
  
This is how you want your element to appear on the left side of the surrogate record
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Subject
 
 
Subject:
 
  
 
===Element Description===
 
===Element Description===
  
  
The topic of the resource.
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The topic of the resource. The actions, events and/or entities depicted in the image.
  
 
===Required?===
 
===Required?===
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===Guidelines for Creation of Content===
 
===Guidelines for Creation of Content===
  
The subject element will be expressed by using a controlled vocabulary for Football following the Library of Congress Subject Headings. Please refer to pages 185 & 186 in following document for the terms. [https://www.loc.gov/aba/publications/FreeLCSH/F.pdf LCSH--Football] There will also be a small local vocabulary for additional description as needed. Both examples will be provided below.
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<li>Subject headings should be selected from the provided drop-down menu. </li>
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<li>Indexers should choose the most specific subject heading(s) possible. If a subject heading is needed that is not listed in the vocabulary, the indexer can contact [mailto:ckvinzant@crimson.ua.edu Carol Vinzant] or [mailto:bmstec@crimson.ua.edu Ben Steck]. We will contact the indexer when the appropriate heading has been added to the vocabulary.</li>
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<li>Indexers who need help understanding image content within the context of the sport of football should consult other group members who have more expertise in the subject area. The Notes section below contains links to glossaries of football terminology.</li>
  
Please take note: If there is a term that is not listed in the LCSH or local vocabulary, the indexer can use literary warrant for creating additional terms as needed to the existing vocabulary.
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'''Steps to follow for indexing:'''
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# Select one heading for each university team playing in the game depicted in the photo.
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# Examine the photo to determine which team has possession of the football and assign a subject heading for possession. If it is not clear which player/team has possession, such as in a photo where the ball is not visible, this heading may be left out.
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# Add one or more subject headings as needed to express the event(s) or action(s) occurring in the photo.
  
 
===Examples===
 
===Examples===
  
If appropriate, provide data entry examples
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* Following are some sample subject headings. Item numbers correspond to the steps listed above.
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#Team names: '''University of Alabama, University of Texas'''
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#Who is in possession of the football: '''Possession--University of Alabama'''
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#Subject term(s) that convey what is taking place in the image: '''Kick--Field Goal, Running Play, Touchdown, etc.'''
  
 
===Notes===
 
===Notes===
  
Provide additional information about your element, including links to other guidelines with examples that clarify your entry.
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For further definitions of football terminology please look here:
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* [https://operations.nfl.com/football-101/terms-glossary/ NFL Football Terms]
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_American_football American Football Glossary Wiki]
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Please email us with any additional questions. [mailto:ckvinzant@crimson.ua.edu Carol Vinzant] or [mailto:bmstec@crimson.ua.edu Ben Steck]
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Latest revision as of 13:34, 8 April 2019

This property is ready for indexing Contact Carol and Ben with your questions about indexing this element

Complete These Sections of your Element's Indexing Instructions

Label

Subject

Element Description

The topic of the resource. The actions, events and/or entities depicted in the image.

Required?

Yes

Repeatable?

Yes

Guidelines for Creation of Content

  • Subject headings should be selected from the provided drop-down menu.
  • Indexers should choose the most specific subject heading(s) possible. If a subject heading is needed that is not listed in the vocabulary, the indexer can contact Carol Vinzant or Ben Steck. We will contact the indexer when the appropriate heading has been added to the vocabulary.
  • Indexers who need help understanding image content within the context of the sport of football should consult other group members who have more expertise in the subject area. The Notes section below contains links to glossaries of football terminology.

  • Steps to follow for indexing:
    1. Select one heading for each university team playing in the game depicted in the photo.
    2. Examine the photo to determine which team has possession of the football and assign a subject heading for possession. If it is not clear which player/team has possession, such as in a photo where the ball is not visible, this heading may be left out.
    3. Add one or more subject headings as needed to express the event(s) or action(s) occurring in the photo.

    Examples

    • Following are some sample subject headings. Item numbers correspond to the steps listed above.
    1. Team names: University of Alabama, University of Texas
    2. Who is in possession of the football: Possession--University of Alabama
    3. Subject term(s) that convey what is taking place in the image: Kick--Field Goal, Running Play, Touchdown, etc.

    Notes

    For further definitions of football terminology please look here:


    Please email us with any additional questions. Carol Vinzant or Ben Steck


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