RELATION is an important field. Keep it.
I am hoping this field will allow the DC to be
used in creative ways. Before giving examples
I want to see the requirements document.
Briefly, The Relation field gives the DC more utility
than it would have without it. (Rebecca ducks here
and waits for the Requirements document).
Rebecca Lasher
Mathematical and Computer Sciences Library
Stanford University
Stu Weibel wrote:
PROPOSITION:
RELATION is an important element, but as yet there is no clear way to
express it consistently, and hence it should be deprecated.
PRO: Without clear guidelines, use of this element will be haphazard and
confusing
CON: While it may not be clear how to best express this element, it is
widely recognized as an essential descriptor for placeing digital
objects in the context of others. Its use can be discouraged in
the short term pending the results of a working group to provide
usage guidance.
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