Compound Objects
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Multi-page maps, called "compound objects" in CONTENTdm, pose a structural challenge in transitioning to a new system. In the data exported from CONTENTdm, compound object metadata is listed in separate rows: one for the object metadata, and then as many rows as necessary for the page metadata. The structure of the compound object is defined in a small XML file with the extension .cpd in CONTENTdm. | Multi-page maps, called "compound objects" in CONTENTdm, pose a structural challenge in transitioning to a new system. In the data exported from CONTENTdm, compound object metadata is listed in separate rows: one for the object metadata, and then as many rows as necessary for the page metadata. The structure of the compound object is defined in a small XML file with the extension .cpd in CONTENTdm. | ||
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| + | * All descriptive metadata should go into the object metadata record. Even if multiple pages need to be described separately, this should be done in the abstract field in teh object metadata record. | ||
| + | * The object metadata record and the pages should have the same map_id (this is important). | ||
| + | * There should be no image metadata in the object metadata record. | ||
| + | * Use simple titles for pages, usually just "Page 1" and "Page 2" or "Front" and "Back". | ||
| + | * Image metadata, including the raw_scan_filename, path, and technical metadata, should be in the page metadata record. | ||
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The 1936 ''[[http://dc.lib.unc.edu/u?/ncmaps,760 State Highway Map of North Carolina]]'' contains two sides, front and back. | The 1936 ''[[http://dc.lib.unc.edu/u?/ncmaps,760 State Highway Map of North Carolina]]'' contains two sides, front and back. | ||
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Revision as of 11:14, 19 December 2008
Main Page > Compound Objects
Compound Objects in CONTENTdm
Multi-page maps, called "compound objects" in CONTENTdm, pose a structural challenge in transitioning to a new system. In the data exported from CONTENTdm, compound object metadata is listed in separate rows: one for the object metadata, and then as many rows as necessary for the page metadata. The structure of the compound object is defined in a small XML file with the extension .cpd in CONTENTdm.
Guidelines for Creating Compound Objects
- All descriptive metadata should go into the object metadata record. Even if multiple pages need to be described separately, this should be done in the abstract field in teh object metadata record.
- The object metadata record and the pages should have the same map_id (this is important).
- There should be no image metadata in the object metadata record.
- Use simple titles for pages, usually just "Page 1" and "Page 2" or "Front" and "Back".
- Image metadata, including the raw_scan_filename, path, and technical metadata, should be in the page metadata record.
Sample Compound Object
The 1936 [State Highway Map of North Carolina] contains two sides, front and back.
| Object Metadata | |
|---|---|
| map_id | MC_150_1936nb |
| Repository | North Carolina State Archives |
| Title | State highway system of North Carolina |
| date_published_numeric | 1936 |
| Date Published | 1936 |
| content_date_numeric | 1936 |
| Date Depicted | 1936 |
| Creator - Individual | Sawyer, C. M. |
| Creator - Organization | North Carolina State Highway and Public Works Commission. |
| Place of Publication | Raleigh |
| Publisher | North Carolina State Highway Commission.;Edwards & Broughton |
| Caption | At lower right: "Prepared by C.M. Sawyer. Raleigh, Edwards & Broughton Co." |
| Abstract | This is the color version of the 1936 edition of the state highway map. Shows highways coded by surface type (hard surface, gravel-topsoil, earth, and unimproved). Also shows the Blue Ridge Parkway (Under Construction) , ferries, and parks and national forests. Relief shown pictorially. The back of the map has several color illustrations and photographs, including a panorama of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and scenic shots from around the state. |
| Related Maps | MC.150.1936na |
| Theme | Transportation and Communication |
| Type | Highway |
| Details | Colors;County Boundaries;Decorative Illustrations;Distances;Lakes;Legends;Parks;Photographs;Roads |
| Subject - Topical | Roads -- North Carolina -- Maps. |
| Subject - Graphic | Ships |
| Scope | United States, North Carolina |
| Places Depicted | North Carolina |
| West Longitude | -84.466667 |
| East Longitude | -75.333333 |
| North Latitude | 36.758333 |
| South Latitude | 33.688889 |
| Scale | 1:823,680 |
| Size | 39.2 x 102.6 cm. |
| Medium | Paper |
| Language | English |
| Call Number | MC.150.1936nb;MARS Id 3.3.545 |
| Filename | 763.cpd |
| Page 1 Metadata | |
|---|---|
| map_id | MC_150_1936nb |
| Title | Front |
| path | \\digitalarchive.lib.unc.edu\ncc\NCMaps\State Archives\NC Colony and State Maps\Vol5\ |
| raw_scan_filename | MC_150_1936nb.tif |
| image_sort_order | 10 |
| Filename | 761.jp2 |
| Page 2 Metadata | |
|---|---|
| map_id | MC_150_1936nb |
| Title | Back |
| path | \\digitalarchive.lib.unc.edu\ncc\NCMaps\State Archives\NC Colony and State Maps\Vol5\ |
| image_sort_order | 20 |
| raw_scan_filename | MC_150_1936nb_back.tif |
| Filename | 762.jp2 |
Compound Object Structure
<?xml version="1.0"?> <cpd> <type>Document</type> <page> <pagetitle>State highway system of North Carolina, front</pagetitle> <pagefile>761.jp2</pagefile> <pageptr>760</pageptr> </page> <page> <pagetitle>State highway system of North Carolina, back</pagetitle> <pagefile>762.jp2</pagefile> <pageptr>761</pageptr> </page> </cpd>
