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MODS Element name: <recordContentSource><recordInfo><recordContentSource>

Short definition: Name of the organization, unit or entity that either created or modified the original metadata record.

Input guidelines: Default is University of Texas Libraries. Replace as needed. The name or code should be pulled from an authoritative list and indicated in the authority and authorityURI attribute. This field/element should be repeated for each code or name recorded.

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Default is University of Texas Libraries. Replace as needed. The name or code should be pulled from an authoritative list and indicated in the authority and authorityURI attribute. This field/element should be repeated for each code or name recorded.

Attributes

Element PartsDetailsXPath syntax examples
authority

values: 

  • naf
  • viaf
  • local

Authority control for names is strongly recommended. Consult one of the following if applicable:

recordContentSource[@authority="naf"]

recordContentSource[@authority="viaf"]

authorityURI

values: 

When using a local authority file, provide a URI that identifies the file. The URI should identify the authority file as a whole, not to a specific entry.

recordContentSource[@authorityURI="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names"]

recordContentSource[@authorityURI="http://viaf.org/viaf/data"]

Subelements

No subelements for <recordContentSource>.

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