Mark up for References

 

There are three options for types of reference: current, former and alternative.

Both the URI and the reference displayed on the Hub are always made up of three parts: the country code, repository code and collection identifier:

E.g: archiveshub.ac.uk/data/gb3184-sk - the permanent reference for the Stanley Kubrick archive.

Reference Number(s)     GB 3184 SK

For most descriptions, there will only be one reference - it will be the current reference and it will also be the persistent identifier.

However, you can also add former and alternative references to your markup.

Persistent Identifier

This is defined by the use of the 'type' attribute name and the value "persistent":

<unitid countrycode="GB" repositorycode="1234" identifier="MS" type="persistent">MS</unitid>

Remember, when adding attributes, always enclose the value in quotation marks.

Current Reference

The reference that you wish to have displayed as the current reference in the Hub display uses the 'label' attribute name and the value "current":

<unitid countrycode="GB" repositorycode="1234" identifier="MS" type="persistent" label="current">MS</unitid>

Former Reference

You may wish to display a former or previous reference. The former reference in the Hub display uses the 'label' attribute name and the value "former":

<unitid countrycode="GB" repositorycode="1234" identifier="MSX" label="former">MSX</unitid>

Alternative Reference

You may wish to display an alternative reference that is neither current nor former. The alternative reference in the Hub display uses the 'label' attribute name and the value "alternative":

<unitid countrycode="GB" repositorycode="1234" identifier="MSX" label="alternative">MSX</unitid>