REPLY TO 07/15/97 16:15 FROM [log in to unmask] "Andrew Daviel": Re: Resource
Types
I think that the distinction between Format and Resource Type is
where we ought to focus *first*.
To my way of thinking, Resource Type ought to be reserved for the
place to say what thing is being described (e.g., statue, picture of
statue, digital image of picture of statue, or web page about the
statue). In other words, all the other elements should be
interpreted as being about the thing identified in Resource Type.
Format then, could be used, if necessary, to give specific format
information about that instance of the Resource Type (e.g.,
Postscript, ascii, TIFF, vhs or beta, 16mm or 35mm for microfilm).
For many applications currently under discussion, the Resource Type
would be Web page(s) and Format would be unnecessary, though one
could supply HTML, XML, or whatever.
Ricky
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