LIDO - Lightweight Information Describing Objects Version 1.1

This version:
LIDO v1.1
Publisher:
ICOM-CIDOC LIDO Working Group
Published Date:
2021-12-20
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: www.lido-schema.org

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

The schema is developed at 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 lido-v1.0-specification.pdf, 2.3 History of the schema.

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 (Freie Universität Berlin), Marco Klindt (Zuse Institute Berlin), Markus Matoni (Göttingen State and University Library), Hanna-Lena Meiners (Göttingen State and University Library), Timo Schleier (Göttingen State and University Library and Head Office of the GBV Common Library Network), Francesca Schulze (German National Library), Martin Stricker (Hermann von Helmholtz-Zentrum für Kulturtechnik).

LIDO name and logo courtesy Rob Lancefield.

Copyright 2009-2021 ICOM-CIDOC for the LIDO Working Group.

LIDO - Lightweight Information Describing Objects Version 1.1 by CIDOC LIDO Working Group is licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Tree view

Below the LIDO XML structure can be explored in a hierarchical view. Please note that this view starts at the administrative and descriptive metadata level. The LIDO root element must still be specified.

XSD complex types

actorComplexType

Description

Defines identifying and indexing information about an 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.

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actorInRoleComplexType

Description

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

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actorInRoleSetComplexType

Description

Defines display and index elements for an actor with role information.

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actorSetComplexType

Description

Defines display and index elements for an actor.

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administrativeMetadataComplexType

Description

Defines the administrative metadata for an object/work record.

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appellationComplexType

Description

Defines appellation information about an individual entity, for instance a name or title, including the preference role, such as preferred or alternative.

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conceptComplexType

Description

Defines 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.

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conceptMixedComplexType

Description

Defines 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.

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dateComplexType

Description

Defines an expression of the date.

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dateSetComplexType

Description

Defines display and index elements for date information.

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descriptiveMetadataComplexType

Description

Defines the descriptive metadata for an object/work record.

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descriptiveNoteComplexType

Description

Defines any textual description, including description identifier, descriptive note and sources.

type attribute

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

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eventComplexType

Description

Defines information about one event associated with the object/work in focus.

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eventSetComplexType

Description

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

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gmlComplexType

Description

Defines the GML instantiation for georeferences.

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identifierComplexType

Description

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

type attribute

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

Structure

Sequence
  • xs:string (required)

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legalBodyRefComplexType

Description

Defines reference information to a legal body.

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Sequence

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lidoComplexType

Description

Defines the metadata of an object/work.

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Sequence

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materialsTechComplexType

Description

Defines information about materials and techniques. Includes index elements, and possibly information about the extent and source.

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materialsTechSetComplexType

Description

Defines display and index elements for materials and techniques information.

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measurementsSetComplexType

Description

Defines information about the dimensions, or other measurements, of the object/work in focus.
May include spacial, temporal or quantitative extent.

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objectComplexType

Description

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

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objectMeasurementsComplexType

Description

Defines information about the dimensions, or other measurements, of the object/work in focus.

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objectMeasurementsSetComplexType

Description

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

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objectSetComplexType

Description

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

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placeComplexType

Description

Defines information about a place.

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placeSetComplexType

Description

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

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recordInfoSetComplexType

Description

Defines 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.

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relatedEventSetComplexType

Description

Defines information about an event related to the event in focus.

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relatedWorkSetComplexType

Description

Defines information about an object or work, or a group of objects or works related to the object/work in focus.

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repositorySetComplexType

Description

Defines identification and designation of the institution of custody and, possibly, indication of the exact location of the object.

type attribute

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

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resourceSetComplexType

Description

Defines sets of resource information.

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Sequence

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rightsComplexType

Description

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

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Sequence

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rightsHolderComplexType

Description

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

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subjectComplexType

Description

Defines a set of subject indexing information.

type attribute

An attribute for 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.

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subjectSetComplexType

Description

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

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termComplexType

Description

Defines information about a word or phrase used to designate a concept for indexing.

Structure

Sequence
  • xs:string (required)

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webResourceComplexType

Description

Defines 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

Sequence
  • xs:string (required)

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XSD elements

<actor> (in actorInRoleComplexType)

Description

A wrapper for identifying and indexing information about an 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Actor

<actor> (in actorSetComplexType)

Description

A wrapper for identifying and indexing information about an 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
0–1
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
no
Data values
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Actor

<actorID>

Description

An identifier for the actor.
Repeatable for identifiers from different authority files or other sources. The recommended method, however, is to reference equivalent resources using the owl:sameAs property, stating that two or more URIs identify the same individual entity.

type attribute

An attribute for 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Identifier

<actorInRole>

Description

A wrapper for 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
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<administrativeMetadata>

Description

Aggregates the administrative metadata for an object/work record.
Repeated once for each language for multilingual resources.
Please note that the repeatability can vary depending on whether the element is used as root element (not repeatable) or as a child element (repeatable).

Label

Administrative Metadata

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

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

Further information

References and further reading
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Terminology/Format recommendation
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<appellationValue>

Description

A text element for the name of an individual entity, like the title of a work, a proper name of an actor, or a place name.
Repeated to record different sources for multiple appellations.

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
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 for 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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Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Identifier

<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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Attribution Qualifier Actor

<category>

Description

An index element for 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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
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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 for 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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Classification
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Classification

<classificationWrap>

Description

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

Label

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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
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<collection>

Description

A set of identifying and indexing information about the collection the object/work in focus is gathered into or is a member of.
Collection applies to any accumulated group of physical or digital items, conceptually or physically brought together on the basis of a focal characteristic. Use cases for grouping items into a collection are various and may span curated holdings in museums, departmental collections, sets of items to be displayed in an exhibition, or aggregations bound informally for cataloging and retrieval purposes.

Label

Collection

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
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Terminology/Format recommendation
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<conceptID>

Description

An identifier for the concept.
Repeatable for identifiers from different controlled vocabularies or other sources.
The recommended method, however, is to reference equivalent resources using a skos:mappingRelation property, stating that two or more URIs refer to a similar concept, suitable for search expansion in information retrieval.

type attribute

An attribute for 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Identifier

<creditLine>

Description

A text element for a formal acknowledgment or statement related to the object/work, resource, or record in focus, regarding the roles or intentions of an owner, a benefactor, a producer, or other involved parties. May include, for instance, the name of the benefactor and the kind of contribution, such as a bequest, gift, or loan.
For resources of copyrighted material, it can explicitly state the intended attribution for a rights holder or that the material has been reproduced with permission.
For metadata and/or resources, it can also comprise an acknowledgment of the funding agency that supported the digitization and indexing.
The text in this element should be used verbatim and can be expected to be displayed as such to support legal requirements for attribution.
Note that legal information, such as URIs for license statements, should be recorded in the respective element Rights Type.

Label

Credit Line

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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<culture>

Description

An index element for the cultural context from which the object/work in focus originated.
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

Culture

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

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

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Culture

<date>

Description

A wrapper for the 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
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
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<descriptiveMetadata>

Description

Aggregates the descriptive metadata of an object/work record.
The attribute xml:lang is mandatory to state the language of the metadata.
Repeated for fully multilingual resources, once for each language.
Please note that the repeatability can vary depending on whether the element is used as root element (not repeatable) or as a child element (repeatable).

Label

Descriptive Metadata

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

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

Further information

References and further reading
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
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<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 for 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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Identifier

<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
Terminology/Format recommendation
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<displayActor>

Description

A display element for an 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayActorInRole>

Description

A display element for an 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
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
Terminology/Format recommendation
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<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
Terminology/Format recommendation
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<displayEvent>

Description

A display element for an 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
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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayObject>

Description

A display element for a related collection,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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayObjectMeasurements>

Description

A display element for the dimensions, or other measurements, of the object/work, corresponding to the subsequent Object Measurements 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayPlace>

Description

A display element for a 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayRelatedWork>

Description

A display element for the description of the related object or work, corresponding to the subsequent Related Work element, including identifying information about the object 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayRepository>

Description

A display element for designation and identification of the institution of custody, corresponding to elements contained by the 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
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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<displayStateEditionWrap>

Description

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

Label

Display State/Edition 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
–
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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<earliestDate>

Description

An index element for the expression of an exact or estimated date, for instance a year or calendar date, that delimits the beginning of a date span.

type attribute

An attribute for the kind of earliest date, whether it is 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 format
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: ISO 8601: Representation of dates and times.
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Earliest Date

<event>

Description

A wrapper for 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, covering 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<eventActor>

Description

A set of display and index elements for an 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<eventDate>

Description

A wrapper for 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
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<eventDescriptionSet>

Description

A set of descriptive information about the event, including description identifier, descriptive note and source of the description.
Repeated if there is more than one descriptive note.

type attribute

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

Label

Event Description 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: To be determined by application profiles.

<eventID>

Description

An identifier for the event.
Repeatable for identifiers from different authority files or other sources. The recommended method, however, is to reference equivalent resources using the owl:sameAs property, stating that two or more URIs identify the same individual entity.

type attribute

An attribute for 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Identifier

<eventMaterialsTech>

Description

A set of 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<eventMethod>

Description

An index element for the method by which the event is or was carried out.
Examples may include an 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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Event Method

<eventName>

Description

A text element 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
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<eventObjectMeasurements>

Description

A set of 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Object Measurements Set

<eventPlace>

Description

A set of structured information indicating the place or location where an object/work was associated with a particular event.

type attribute

An attribute typifying the place according to its role or function in the context of an event, whether it is, for instance, a place of discovery or a point of destination.

Label

Event Place

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

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

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open authority file for Event Place
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Event Place

<eventSet>

Description

A set of display and index elements for an 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
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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: LIDO Terminology for Event Type

<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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<extentActor>

Description

An index element for 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

Extent Actor

Structure

Contained by
May contain
–

Technical information

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

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Extent Actor

<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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Extent Materials/Techniques

<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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Extent Measurements

<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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Extent Subject

<formatMeasurements>

Description

An index element for 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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Format Measurements

<genderActor>

Description

An index element for the sex assigned at birth or the gender identity of an actor; most often female or male. Usually not applicable to a 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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: LIDO Terminology for Gender Actor
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Gender Actor

<gml>

Description

A set of structured information containing a georeference of the place using the GML specification.

Label

Geography Markup Language

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

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

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Refer to Geography Markup Language (OGC)

<inscriptionDescription>

Description

A text element for a description of an inscription, including description identifier, descriptive note of the inscription and sources.
Repeated if there is more than one descriptive note.

type attribute

An attribute for the particular kind of descriptive note.
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
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: To be determined by application profiles.

<inscriptionTranscription>

Description

A text element for the 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
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<inscriptions>

Description

A set of the textual 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 for the particular kind of inscription, stamp, marking, or text written on or applied to the work.
Note that this type attribute is primarily intended for use in application profiles.

Label

Inscriptions/Marks

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
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: To be determined by application profiles.

<inscriptionsWrap>

Description

A wrapper for information about inscriptions and other markings.

Label

Inscriptions/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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<latestDate>

Description

An index element for the expression of the exact or approximate date, for instance a year or calendar date, that delimits the end of a date span.

type attribute

An attribute for 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 format
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: ISO 8601: Representation of dates and times.
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Latest Date

<legalBodyID>

Description

An identifier for a person or a group of persons, such as a family or an organization like a corporate body, a government agency, or a firm.
Repeatable for identifiers from different authority files or other sources. The recommended method, however, is to reference equivalent resources using the owl:sameAs property, stating that two or more URIs identify the same individual entity.

type attribute

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

Label

Legal Body 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Identifier

<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
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<lido>

Description

A wrapper for 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
–
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
–
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 for the particular kind of identifier used, whether it is an IRI, a URI, or a Local identifier.

Label

LIDO Metadata Record Identifier

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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Identifier

<lidoWrap>

Description

The LIDO root element for the whole document, holding one 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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<linkResource>

Description

A text element providing 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
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: General recommendations for codec resource
For the type attribute: Refer to IANA media types

<materialsTech>

Description

A set of structured information about materials and techniques used for or incorporated in the object/work in focus, for use in indexing and retrieval.
Repeated for multiple parts, or if media and support are recorded seperately.

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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<measurementType>

Description

An index element for 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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Measurement Type

<measurementUnit>

Description

A text element describing the value of the dimensions, or other measurements, of the object/work. It is recommended to use the decimal point as decimal separator if neccessary. Use display element for fractional or other number representations.

Label

Measurement Unit

Structure

Contained by
May contain
–

Technical information

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

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Measurement Unit

<measurementValue>

Description

A text element describing the value of the dimensions, or other measurements, of the object/work. It is recommended to use the decimal point as decimal separator if neccessary. 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 format
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<measurementsSet>

Description

A set of 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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<nameActorSet>

Description

A set of one or more names for 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, such as an organization or a family is known.
Repeated to record different sources for multiple appellations.

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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<namePlaceSet>

Description

A set of one or more names for a place, and the source from which it is taken.
Repeated to record different sources for multiple appellations.

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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<nationalityActor>

Description

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

type attribute

An attribute designating the particular kind of actor affiliation, such as to a country, culture, or an ethnic group.

Label

Nationality Actor

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

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

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Nationality Actor
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Nationality Actor

<object>

Description

A wrapper for identifying information about an object or work, including collections, related to the object/work in focus.
May include a weblink.

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
–
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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectDescriptionRights>

Description

A set of structured information about rights regarding the content provided in Description/Descriptive Note 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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectDescriptionSet>

Description

A set of descriptive information about the object/work, including description identifier, descriptive note and source of the description.
Repeated if there is more than one descriptive note.

type attribute

An attribute for the particular kind of descriptive note.
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
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: 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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectID>

Description

An identifier of the referenced object or work.
Repeatable for identifiers from different authority files or other sources. The recommended method, however, is to reference equivalent resources using the owl:sameAs property, stating that two or more URIs identify the same individual entity.

type attribute

An attribute for 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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Identifier

<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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectMaterialsTechSet>

Description

A set of display and index elements for 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectMaterialsTechWrap>

Description

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

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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectMeasurements>

Description

A wrapper for 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 Measurements

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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectMeasurementsSet>

Description

A set of 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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Object Measurements Set

<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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectName>

Description

A text element for the object/work in focus as an individual entity, such as a title or a proper name.

Label

Object Name

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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectNote>

Description

A text element for further descriptive information about the object/work in focus, including actor, and other information as necessary for clarity.

type attribute

An attribute for 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: 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. If there are multiple published identifiers use the preference attribute to mark the one preferred by the provider of the LIDO record.

type attribute

An attribute for 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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Identifier

<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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<objectType>

Description

An index element for the particular kind of object or work in focus.

Label

Object Type

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

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

Further information

References and further reading
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: To be determined by application profiles. If the object is a collection, refer to LIDO Terminology for Object Type

<objectWebResource>

Description

A text element providing an URL reference to a description of the object or work related to the object/work in focus.
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
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: Refer to IANA media types

<objectWorkType>

Description

An index element for the specific kind of the object/work in focus.
Note that indexing Object/Work Type is mandatory.
Repeated if the object/work type is further typified under different aspects, such as by form or by 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 qualifying the particular aspect of the object/work type. Values for this attribute are commonly referred to as guide terms or node labels.
Examples may include aspects like by form, by function, by material or technique, or by 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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Object/Work Type
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Object/Work 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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<partOfPlace>

Description

A set of structured information about a place that is the broader context for the place in focus, such as the district, state, or nation to which a city belongs.

Label

Part of Place

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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<periodName>

Description

An index element for the period in which the event happened, comprising information about geologic time scale, archaelogical, historical, or artistic period, style, or art movement, whose characteristics are represented by the object or work.
Note that "Period/Style" corresponds to "Style" in CDWA as shorthand for Style/Period/Group/Movement/Dynasty.
Examples may be Neolithic for a period, Impressionist for a style, or Cubism for a movement.

type attribute

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

Label

Period/Style

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

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

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Period/Style
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Period/Style

<place>

Description

A wrapper for identifying and indexing a place.

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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<placeClassification>

Description

An index element indicating the kind of place based on political or physical division, including physical features such as pieces of land or bodies of water, or mobile objects such as ships.
Examples may be country or city for a political unit, or forest or river for a physical feature.
Note that "political unit" here includes administrative territorial entities. Place Classification may hold index terms similar to the values for "political entity" and "geographical entity", thus superseding these attributes. However, they may still be in use alternatively or for stating explicitly that an entity is of type either "political" or "geographical", corresponding, for instance, to the TGN Record Types "administrative" and "physical".

type attribute

An attribute designating a type of place by a given context, such as the geological or ecological aspect in a field collection. Examples may be stratigraphic unit or habitat type.
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
Controlled terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Place Classification
For the type attribute: To be determined by application profiles.

<placeID>

Description

An identifier for the place.
Repeatable for identifiers from different authority files or other sources. The recommended method, however, is to reference equivalent resources using the owl:sameAs property, stating that two or more URIs identify the same individual entity.

type attribute

An attribute for 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Identifier

<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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Qualifier Measurements

<recordID>

Description

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

type attribute

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

Label

Record Identifier

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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Identifier

<recordInfoID>

Description

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

type attribute

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

Label

Record Info 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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Identifier

<recordInfoSet>

Description

A set of elements 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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<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 format
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: ISO 8601: Representation of dates and times.
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Record Metadata Date

<recordRights>

Description

A set of 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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<recordSource>

Description

A set of elements identifying the source of information in this LIDO record, generally the repository or other institution.

type attribute

An attribute for 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
–
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: To be determined by application profiles.

<recordType>

Description

An index element for 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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: LIDO Terminology for Record Type

<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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<relatedEvent>

Description

A wrapper for display and index elements for one 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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<relatedEventRelType>

Description

An index element for 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
Controlled Terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<relatedEventSet>

Description

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

Label

Related Event Set

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
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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<relatedWorkRelType>

Description

An index element for 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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: LIDO Terminology for Related Work Relationship Type

<relatedWorkSet>

Description

A set of structured information about an 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.

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
–
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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<repositoryLocation>

Description

A wrapper with 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.

Label

Repository/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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<repositoryName>

Description

A wrapper for the identification and designation of the institution of custody, possibly with web link.

Label

Repository Name

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

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

Further information

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

<repositorySet>

Description

A set of elements for the identification, name and location of the repository that is responsible for the object/work in focus, or the geographic place where a stationary object/work, such as a building, is currently or was formerly located.
Repeated if there are several designations known, or if former repositories or geographic places should be listed.

type attribute

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

Label

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
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Repository Set

<repositoryWrap>

Description

A wrapper for structured information about the repository or location.

Label

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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<resourceDateTaken>

Description

A wrapper for 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
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 for 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: 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 for 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–unbounded
Mandatory
no
Repeatable
yes
Data values
–
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Identifier

<resourceMeasurementsSet>

Description

A set about any technical measurement information needed for online presentation of the resource.

Label

Resource 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
–
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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Resource Perspective

<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
Controlled terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Resource Type

<resourceRepresentation>

Description

A set of structured information about the 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 for 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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Resource Representation

<resourceSet>

Description

A set of structured information about a resource serving as a surrogate for the object/work in focus, such as a photograph or a digital image; excluding items that are considered object/works in their own right.
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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<resourceSource>

Description

A set of elements identifying 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 for 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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: To be determined by application profiles.

<resourceType>

Description

An index element for 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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Resource Type

<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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<rightsDate>

Description

A wrapper for 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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<rightsHolder>

Description

A set of elements identifying 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.

Label

Rights Holder

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

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

Further information

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

<rightsResource>

Description

A set of structured 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 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
–
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 for 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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Rights Type
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Rights Type

<rightsWorkSet>

Description

A set of 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
–
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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<roleActor>

Description

An index element for 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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Role Actor

<roleInEvent>

Description

An index element for 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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabuary for Role in Event

<scaleMeasurements>

Description

An index element for 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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Scale Measurements

<shapeMeasurements>

Description

An index element for 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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Shape Measurements

<sourceActorInRole>

Description

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

Label

Source 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<sourceAppellation>

Description

A text element identifying 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<sourceDescriptiveNote>

Description

A text element identifying 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<sourceMaterialsTech>

Description

A text element identifying the source of 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<sourceRelatedWorkSet>

Description

A text element identifying the source of information about the relationship or the type of relationship between the entity in focus and the related entity. Whenever possible, a published source should be given.

Label

Source Related Work Set

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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<sourceRepositorySet>

Description

A text element identifying the source of information about the repository or location of the entity in focus. Whenever possible, a published source should be given.

Label

Source Repository/Location Set

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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<sourceStateEdition>

Description

A text element identifying the source of the provided information about the state or edition of the entity in focus.

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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<subject>

Description

A wrapper for 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.
While not required, it is highly recommended to include subject information.

type attribute

An attribute for 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<subjectActor>

Description

A set of display and index elements for a person, or a group of persons, depicted by an object/work, or what it is about.
Repeated if there are multiple actors.

Label

Subject Actor

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

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

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open authority file for Subject Actor

<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 terminology
Schematron rules

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Subject Concept

<subjectDate>

Description

A set of display and index elements for the date or range of dates referred to by an object/work, or what it is about.
Repeated if there are multiple dates.

Label

Subject Date

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

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

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<subjectEvent>

Description

A set of display and index elements for an event depicted by the object/work in focus, or what it is about.
Repeated if there are multiple events.

Label

Subject Event

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

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

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open authority file for Subject Event

<subjectObject>

Description

A set of display and index elements for an 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 an individual 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.
Repeated if there are multiple objects.

Label

Subject Object

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

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

Further information

References and further reading
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open authority file for Subject Object

<subjectPlace>

Description

A set of display and index elements for a place depicted by the object/work in focus, or what it is about.
Repeated if there are multiple places.

Label

Subject Place

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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<subjectSet>

Description

A set of display and index elements for one 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<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, also referred to as ofness, or an interpretation of its meaning, also 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 Type of Subject.

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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<term>

Description

A text element for a designation, word or phrase, representing the generic concept used 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.

Label

Term

Structure

Contained by
May contain
  • xs:string (required)

Technical information

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

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<termMaterialsTech>

Description

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

type attribute

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

Label

Term Materials/Techniques

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

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

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open vocabulary for Term Materials/Techniques
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Term Materials/Techniques

<thingPresent>

Description

A set of structured information for a related object or work that is or was present at the event in focus.
Repeated if there are multiple related objects or works.

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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<titleSet>

Description

A set of structured information about one or more titles or object names with source information.
Repeated to record different sources for multiple appellations.

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 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
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: Linked open vocabulary for Type of Title Set

<titleWrap>

Description

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

Label

Title 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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

<vitalDatesActor>

Description

A set of 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 for 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 format
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: ISO 8601: Representation of dates and times.
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Vital Dates Actor

<vitalPlaceActor>

Description

An index element for 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 for 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.

Label

Vital Place Actor

Structure

Contained by
May contain

Technical information

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

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the element: Linked open authority file for Place
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Vital Place Actor

<workID>

Description

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

type attribute

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

Label

Repository Work 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
Free text
Schematron rules
–

Further information

References and further reading
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
For the type attribute: LIDO Terminology for Type of Work Identification Number

XSD attributes

@addedSearchTerm

Description

An attribute indicating that 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
Controlled values

Further information

References and further reading
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

@codecResource

Description

An attribute indicating the codec required for rendering the resource.

Structure

Held by

Technical information

Data type
xs:string
Data values
Free text

Further information

References and further reading
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
General recommendations for codec resource

@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 values

Further information

References and further reading
–
Terminology/Format recommendation

@geographicalEntity

Description

An attribute for the kind of place as a physical entity, such as natural and cultural landscapes.
Note that the kind of physical place can be indexed in more detail in the Place Classification element.

Structure

Held by

Technical information

Data type
xs:string
Data values
Controlled

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
Linked open vocabulary for geographical entity

@measurementsGroup

Description

An attribute indicating the group of measurements given in multiple Measurements Setelements, each of them qualified by a specific kind of measurement in the 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 terminology

Further information

References and further reading
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
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
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

@politicalEntity

Description

An attribute for the kind of place as a political, administrative entity, such as a nation or a city.
Note that the kind of political place can be indexed in more detail in the Place Classification element.

Structure

Held by

Technical information

Data type
xs:string
Data values
Controlled

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
Linked open vocabulary for political entity

@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 one (and only 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 terminology

Further information

References and further reading
Terminology/Format recommendation
LIDO Terminology for the preference

@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
Free text

Further information

References and further reading
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

@source

Description

An attribute indicating the source of the information given in the holding element.

Structure

Held by

Technical information

Data type
xs:string
Data values
Free text

Further information

References and further reading
–
Terminology/Format recommendation
–

Schematron rules

ComplexType allows only owl:sameAs from OWL namespace

Rule ID

sch_OWL

Description

Asserts that only owl:sameAs and not any other property or class from the OWL namespace is used to state identity equivalence in instances of LIDO elements contained in actorComplexType, eventComplexType, legalBodyRefComplexType, objectComplexType, placeComplexType, rightsHolderComplexType.

Rule

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

Error or warning thrown

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

Either free text or index element

Rule ID

sch_MixedContent

Description

In LIDO v1.1 some text elements are extended to conceptComplexType in order to foster controlled indexing in the future. To enable backwards compatibility either elements of textComplexType or elements of conceptComplexType are allowed. Note that the elements are defined to be mutually exclusive.

Rule

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

Error or warning thrown

Asserts that either an element based on textComplexType or an element based on conceptComplexType is used for [the element in focus], but not both at the same time.

Possible values for lido:rightsType@lido:type

Rule ID

sch_rightsType_type

Description

In LIDO v1.1 a type attribute is introduced for the LIDO rightsType element in order to discern generic rights and specific ones. This rule asserts that only the URIs for these two types of rights are used when the type attribte 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.

Values for rightsType@type

Rule ID

sch_rightsType

Description

A LIDO rightsType element can either hold the type attribute 'generic' or 'specific', respectively. Since a generic rights type and a specific rights or license statement fall into different logical categories, these types are mutually exclucive.

Rule

@lido:type = 'http://terminology.lido-schema.org/lido00920' and not(preceding-sibling::lido:rightsType[@lido:type = 'http://terminology.lido-schema.org/lido00921']) or @lido:type = 'http://terminology.lido-schema.org/lido00921' and not(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@lido:type (mutually exclusive). If lido:rightsType@lido:type is used in , it must be used in all .

conceptComplexType allows only skos:Concept from SKOS namespace

Rule ID

sch_SKOS

Description

Asserts that only skos:Concept and not any other class from the SKOS namespace is used for statements about a LIDO element based on conceptComplexType.

Rule

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

Error or warning thrown

Only skos:Concept should be used as embedded class in [the element in focus] from the SKOS namespace.

lido:collection must contain lido:objectName

Rule ID

sch_collection

Description

Asserts that lido:collection contains at least lido:object/lido:objectName.

Rule

lido:object/lido:objectName

Error or warning thrown

lido:collection must contain lido:object/lido:objectName.

skos:Concept allows only SKOS properties

Rule ID

sch_SKOS_properties

Description

Asserts that only properties in the domain or range of the skos:Concept Class are used for statements about a LIDO sub-element of conceptComplexType.

Rule

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

Error or warning thrown

Only SKOS properties in the domain or range of the skos:Concept Class are allowed.
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