The metadata schema
The main purpose of the metadata schema used in ISLRN, is the identification of LRs. Inspired by the broadly known OLAC schema, a minimal set of metadata was chosen to ensure that any resource can be correctly distinguished and identified. We emphasize on the simplicity of the fields, that are easy and quick to fill in beyond misunderstanding.
Note: Only a distributor, creator or rights holder for a resource is entitled to submit it for ISLRN assignment.
Basic metadata
Title
The name given to the resource.
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Full Official Name
The name by which the resource is referenced in bibliography.
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Resource Type
The nature or genre of the content of the resource from a linguistic standpoint.
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Source/URL
The URL where the full metadata record of the resource is available.
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Format/MIME Type
The file format (MIME type) of the resource. Examples: text/xml, video/mpeg, etc.
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Size/Duration
The size or duration of the resource.
XML example :
Access Medium
The material or physical carrier of the resource.
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Description
A summary of the content of the resource.
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Version
The current version of the resource.
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Media Type
A list of types used to categorize the nature or genre of the resource content.
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Language(s)
All the languages the resource is written or spoken in.
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Resource Creator
The person or organization primarily responsible for making the resource.
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Distributor
The person or organization responsible for making the resource available.
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Rights Holder
The person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
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Relation
A related resource.
No corresponding xml tag.