Appendix B

Examples of metadata schemas reviewed in Chapter 5

Table B.1

MODS (Version 3)

Types of Elements Definition
TitleInfo A word, phrase, character, or group of characters, normally appearing in a resource, that names it or the work contained in it
Name The name of a person, organization, or event (conference, meeting, etc.) associated in some way with the resource
TypesofResource A term that specifies the characteristics and general type of content of the resource
Genre A term or terms that designate a category characterizing a particular style, form, or content, such as artistic, musical, literary composition, etc.
OriginInfo Information about the origin of the resource, including place of origin or publication, publisher/originator, ...

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