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Object Type

Mandatory Repeatable Data Type Authority Level Available Type Public Element
Yes No Variable Character Length (40) Object Type Authority List File Unit
Item
All No

 

Definition: The type or file format of the digital object.

 

Purpose: Identifies the type or file format of the digital object. Provides information on how computer systems should process the digital object.

 

Relationship: This element is independent.

 

Guidance: Select the type of the object from the Object Type Authority List.

 

Examples:

 

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