Coverage Start Date
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Mandatory | Repeatable | Data Type | Authority | Entity | Public Element | Label |
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No | No | Date | None | Product | No* | Coverage Start Date |
*The data in this field will be used for searching; dates appear in the Microform Product Title field.
Definition: |
The beginning of the time period covered by the subject(s) of the archival materials being reproduced on the microform product. |
Purpose: | Enables users to retrieve and sort microform products according to the subject time period for the archival materials that are reproduced on the microform product. |
Relationship: | This element and Coverage End Date are dependent on each other. If Coverage Start Date is specified, then Coverage End Date must be created. |
Guidance: |
Coverage Start Date should match the date given in the formal title of the publication. When the Date Span is Only One Specific Date When the Date Span is Several Years Date Form |
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