Meta2 gang,
Below are proposed element definition changes from the group working
on extending the use of the Dublin Core to other types of resources.
We believe these changes will make the elements less specific to
allow for other uses, but will not negatively affect previous or
on-going work.
Since the element definitions have evolved (for the better) in their
new incarnation at http://purl.oclc.org/docs/metadata/dublin_core/
the definition changes we propose are limited to just two elements:
Note: minuses are deletions and pluses are additions.
5.Publisher [less specific to allow for other uses]
Label: PUBLISHER
The entity responsible for ---making---+++issuing+++ the resource
---available in its present form---, such as a publishing house, a
university department, or a corporate entity.
to read:
The entity responsible for issuing the resource, such as a publishing
house, a university department, or a corporate entity.
7.Date [less specific]
Label: DATE
The date the resource was ---made available in its present
form---+++issued+++. Recommended best practice is an 8-digit number
in the form YYYY-MM-DD as defined in
http://purl.org/metadata/dc/8601-date-profile, a profile of ISO 8601.
In this scheme, the date element +++value+++, 1994-11-05, corresponds
to November 5, 1994. Many other schema are possible, but if used,
they should be identified in an unambiguous manner.
to read:
The date the resource was issued. Recommended best practice is an
8-digit number in the form YYYY-MM-DD as defined in
http://purl.org/metadata/dc/8601-date-profile, a profile of ISO 8601.
In this scheme, the date element value, 1994-11-05, corresponds to
November 5, 1994. Many other schema are possible, but if used, they
should be identified in an unambiguous manner.
Please air your reactions on the list.
Ricky
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