Level of Description <archdesc level=" "> or <c level=" ">
Status |
Mandatory |
|---|---|
Description |
Level specifies the level of description, such as fonds-level, sub-fonds level, file level or item-level. A required attribute at Collection Level. |
Source / Rules |
Controlled values are provided for the level attribute. These should not be changed. |
Format |
Controlled vocabulary. |
Collection/Component level |
The level attribute must be included at collection level and is recommended at all other levels of description |
Tips/Recommendations |
Follow the EAD controlled vocabulary. For example, use 'subfonds' and 'subseries' without any hyphens. |
Examples
Input text: fonds
EAD encoding: <archdesc level="fonds">
Rendered in web browser as: <archdesc level="fonds"> does not display, but is used to create the display hierarchy
Input text: subfonds
EAD encoding: <c level="subfonds">
Rendered in web browser as: <c level="subfonds"> does not display, but is used to create the display hierarchy
Input text: item
EAD encoding: <c level="item">
Rendered in web browser as: <c level="item"> does not display, but is used to create the display hierarchy
Further Information
ISAD(G) 3.1.4: Level of Description