Description tab

Description tab

The Description tab provides a context for the narrative:

Field Group

Field Name

Purpose

Description Details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

The Type field corresponds to the Dublin Core element Type and describes the nature or the content of the narrative.

Types make it possible to organise records in the Narratives module into logical groupings. Available Types will depend on the nature of your collection, and could include:

  • Collection - the narrative relates to a collection of objects.
  • Event - the narrative relates to a particular exhibition or event, or to a collection event or related series of collection events (such as an expedition).
  • Image - the narrative relates to an image.
  • Interactive resource - if the narrative relates to a website.
  • Party - if the narrative relates to a particular person or group.
  • Physical object - if the narrative relates to an object or specimen.
  • Place - if the narrative relates to a Site.

Note: As we'll see next however, a more tailored and practical application of the Type field is in the organisation and presentation of narratives for the web.

Intended Audience

The intended audience for this narrative. Categories will be defined by your organisation and may include:

  • General
  • School student
  • Website

Publisher

Who (a person or organisation) responsible for making the narrative available.

Rights

Links to a record in the Rights module that defines any rights held in and over this narrative.

Source

A reference to a resource from which this narrative is derived.

Language

The language in which the narrative is written.

Geographic Coverage

The geographic location(s) with which the narrative is associated.

Historical Significance

A free text field for describing the historical significance of the narrative.

Narrative Summary

 

Free text summary of the narrative.