Wikicatalog

Measurements

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Element Name: Measurements

Not required; Repeatable

types for measurements:

[area]

base]

[bit-depth] (for born-digital work)

[circumference]

[count]

[depth]

[otheR]

[diameter]

[resolution] (for born-digital work)

[runningTime]

[scale] (for maps)

[size]

[target] (for use with scale)

[weight]

[width]

Definition:

The physical size, shape, scale, dimensions, or format of the Work. Dimensions may include such measurements as volume, weight, area or running time. If the measurements do not describe the entire work or image, use the extent attribute to specify the part of the work being measured. The unit used in the measurement must be specified. Data Values: formulated according to standards for data content (e.g., AACR2, etc.).

Wikicatalog Use:

Repeat multiple measurements under existing entries. When neccessary for clarity, follow with a description of the part the work being described, i.e., [sculpture and base]. If you have conflicting measurements, state the source, i.e., [MOMA].

Data Values: formulated according to standards for data content (e.g., AACR2, etc.)

units:

Refer to ISO standard for units and measures: http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/Publications/appxc.cfm. Values should follow standard 2-letter abbreviations without punctuation (Example: cm)