Semantic Units of the PREMIS Data Dictionary
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| Containers | Current |
|---|---|
| 4 - Rights 4.1 - rightsStatement 4.1.8 - linkingObjectIdentifier | 4.1.8.3 linkingObjectRole |
| Semantic unit | 4.1.8.3 linkingObjectRole |
|---|---|
| Definition | The role of the object associated with an Agent. |
| Obligation | Optional |
| Repeatability | Repeatable |
| Rationale | Distinguishes the role of the object in relation to an Agent. If this is not explicit it is necessary to analyze the relationship between objects in the object metadata. |
| Data constraint | None |
| Usage notes | This value need not be supplied in the ordinary case where the role of the linked-to object is to be governed by the Rights statement. If the object has a different relationship to the Rights statement, however, it should be noted here. |
| Examples | source outcome |