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Submitters require to provide a basic descriptive information: for
metadata record: name of author(s), title, date and source of
publication for works that were already published elsewhere, type
of work, and 1-5 keywords (see Submission Form). The metadata will be
indexed and will be used both the search and browse functions of SOAR.
In addition, the metadata will be made available for services such as
OAIster to gather
and include in external search engines.
Additional metadata fields are also available, but not required.
Required Metadata Fields for SOAR
| Metadata Field |
Author or Software Supplied |
Repeatable? |
Free Text / Controlled |
| Title |
Author/Collection Coordinator Supplied |
Yes, submitter may supply alternate title in
addition to the main one |
Free Text |
| Type of Resource |
Author /Collection Coordinator Supplied |
Yes |
Controlled |
| Format of Resource |
Author /Collection Coordinator Supplied |
Yes, if multiple files are included in resource
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Controlled |
| Size of Resource |
Software Supplied |
Yes, if multiple files are included in resource
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Controlled |
| Date Published / Disseminated (for published works) |
Author /Collection Coordinator Supplied |
No |
Controlled |
| Keyword(s) |
Author/Collection Coordinator Supplied |
Yes. At least one keyword is required |
Free Text |
| Permanent URL |
Software Supplied |
No. Author may point to additional copy in the
Additional Identifier field if desired. |
Controlled |
Optional Metadata Fields for SOAR
| Metadata Field |
Recommendation
for Use |
Repeatable? |
Free Text /
Controlled |
| Genre of Resource |
Highly recommended for all resources |
Yes |
Controlled |
| Primary Language of Resource |
Highly recommended for all textual resources |
No |
Controlled |
| Abstract or Summary |
Highly recommended for all resources |
No |
Free text |
| Additional Contributors |
Recommended for all resources with additional contributors
like editors or advisors |
Yes |
Free text |
| Publication Status |
Highly recommended for resources meant for or in publication
process |
No |
Controlled |
| Citation Information |
Highly recommended for previously published resources |
No |
Free text |
| Publisher |
Highly recommended for previously published or disseminated
resources |
No |
Free text |
| Series and Report Number |
Recommended for resources in a series (e.g. a working paper
series) |
Yes |
Free text |
| Additional identifiers |
Recommended for resources with an identifier like an ISBN or
DOI for the publisher's version of the resource |
Yes |
Controlled |
| Sponsor |
Highly recommended for resources based on work sponsored or
supported by an external agency or organization. |
Yes |
Free text |
| Copyright Owner |
Recommended for all resources |
Yes |
Free text |
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