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- | You may use right truncation for searches in the local database by adding a question mark to your search term (e.g. '' | + | You may use right truncation for searches in the local database by adding a question mark to your search term (e.g. ' |
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* To add a new copy that has not yet been described in MEI, click on //Add another copy...// in the Editor' | * To add a new copy that has not yet been described in MEI, click on //Add another copy...// in the Editor' | ||
* Please note that you cannot edit a copy while someone else is working on it. If you leave your browser window without saving the record or without unlocking it by clicking //Cancel Editing// and thus cannot reenter the editor, please contact the Data Conversion Group. | * Please note that you cannot edit a copy while someone else is working on it. If you leave your browser window without saving the record or without unlocking it by clicking //Cancel Editing// and thus cannot reenter the editor, please contact the Data Conversion Group. | ||
+ | * **Name of record creator / revisor**: Please add in the ' | ||
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==== Copy-specific information ==== | ==== Copy-specific information ==== | ||
The first tab in your editor relates to the 'copy in general' | The first tab in your editor relates to the 'copy in general' | ||
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^Data Element ^Brief Description ^Full Description | | ^Data Element ^Brief Description ^Full Description | | ||
|Copy Id|automatically generated number to identify a specific copy. Cannot be changed manually|[[:: | |Copy Id|automatically generated number to identify a specific copy. Cannot be changed manually|[[:: | ||
- | |Type|Code that indicates the type of record edited. Cannot be changed manually and must always be ''c'' | + | |Type|Code that indicates the type of record edited. Cannot be changed manually and must always be ' |
- | |Record owner| | | | + | |Record owner|Select the apropriate record owner from the drop down list |[[:: |
|Segment|Insert here the name of a Cluster, to which this copy belongs. For example: Regione Lombardia. It is compulsory to use a code from the code list given in the full description of this field|[[:: | |Segment|Insert here the name of a Cluster, to which this copy belongs. For example: Regione Lombardia. It is compulsory to use a code from the code list given in the full description of this field|[[:: | ||
|Host Item|ISTC number. This number is automatically generated and should not be changed unless the copy record should be transferred to another bibliographical record|[[:: | |Host Item|ISTC number. This number is automatically generated and should not be changed unless the copy record should be transferred to another bibliographical record|[[:: | ||
- | |Holding Institution|Name of Library that currently holds the described copy. Insert in brackets the name as it appears in ISTC.|[[:: | + | |Holding Institution|Name of Library that currently holds the described copy. Insert in brackets the name as it appears in ISTC.|[[:: |
- | |Collection|Name of collection or sub-group the copy belongs to within the library, for example Sloane Collection.|[[:: | + | |Collection|Name of collection or sub-group the copy belongs to within the library, for example Sloane Collection.|[[:: |
|Shelfmark|Current shelfmark of the described copy.|[[:: | |Shelfmark|Current shelfmark of the described copy.|[[:: | ||
- | |Note on Shelfmark / Holding|Insert here information relating to the availability or accessibility of copy, e.g. access restriction.|[[:: | + | |Note on Shelfmark / Holding|Insert here information relating to the availability or accessibility of copy, e.g. access restriction.|[[:: |
|Add another work bound with this copy|Add here info on other editions bound within the same volume. If it is an incunable, add MEI number. This entry can be repeated.|[[:: | |Add another work bound with this copy|Add here info on other editions bound within the same volume. If it is an incunable, add MEI number. This entry can be repeated.|[[:: | ||
- | |General Note| Any information pertaining to the described copy that do not fit in any other place. This entry can be repeated.|[[:: | + | |General Note| Any information pertaining to the described copy that do not fit in any other place. This entry can be repeated.|[[:: |
|Note on Copy History| Any information that relates to the history of the described copy and that is not given in any of the provenance evidence fields. This entry can be repeated.|[[:: | |Note on Copy History| Any information that relates to the history of the described copy and that is not given in any of the provenance evidence fields. This entry can be repeated.|[[:: | ||
- | |Time period to which the above note apply|This field relates to a //Note on Copy History// field and give the time period where the described event occurred.|[[:: | + | |Time period to which the above note apply|This field relates to a //Note on Copy History// field and give the time period where the described event occurred.|[[:: |
- | |Note on physical description|Give any particularities regarding the format or the extent of the described item. Give an indication of missing or misbound leaves here. |[[:: | + | |Note on physical description|Give any particularities regarding the format or the extent of the described item. Give an indication of missing or misbound leaves here. |[[:: |
- | |Size of paper|Give the size of the printed leaves in mm|[[:: | + | |Size of paper|Give the size of the printed leaves in mm|[[:: |
|Material|Free text note pertaining to the physical material of the described copy|[[:: | |Material|Free text note pertaining to the physical material of the described copy|[[:: | ||
|Material (book)|Material of printed leaves|[[:: | |Material (book)|Material of printed leaves|[[:: | ||
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|Cataloguer' | |Cataloguer' | ||
|Source|Add here more bibliographical references, such as studies and publications involving the copy, that have been consulted in the creation of this record.|[[:: | |Source|Add here more bibliographical references, such as studies and publications involving the copy, that have been consulted in the creation of this record.|[[:: | ||
- | |Recording of this copy's provenance is|Use // | + | |Recording of this copy's provenance is|Use // |
|Editing History|Automatically generated. It records all interventions to the specific record.|[[:: | |Editing History|Automatically generated. It records all interventions to the specific record.|[[:: | ||
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==== Provenance evidence ==== | ==== Provenance evidence ==== | ||
- | * Each change in ownership is recorded by the evidence found in the book or elsewhere. | + | * Each change in ownership is recorded by the evidence found in the book or elsewhere. |
+ | * PLEASE NOTE, the purpose of the MEI database is to track the movement of the book, from the place it was printed (represented by the bibliographical information), | ||
* If more than one type of evidence relates to an ownership, please record them in the same evidence form (or block of provenance). For example, 16th century German ownership and 16th century German binding. | * If more than one type of evidence relates to an ownership, please record them in the same evidence form (or block of provenance). For example, 16th century German ownership and 16th century German binding. | ||
* To add a new block of provenance click //New evidence//. | * To add a new block of provenance click //New evidence//. | ||
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* Move the tab to the rightmost position. | * Move the tab to the rightmost position. | ||
* Save the record. | * Save the record. | ||
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^Data Element ^Brief Description ^Full Description | | ^Data Element ^Brief Description ^Full Description | | ||
- | |Evidence Seq.|Automatically generated number to group together the information of an evidence description. Should not be edited manually.|[[:: | + | |Evidence Seq.|Automatically generated number to group together the information of an evidence description.| | |
- | |Set the editing status for this provenance evidence|Please note whether the information provided is certain or uncertain (for example if transferring data from a printed catalogue which may offer a dubious transcription of an ownership note). The editing status should be set when a new evidence is created or when substantial changes are made to an evidence description. Clicking here will set a new status, which is displayed publicly in the record' | + | |Editing Status - Certainty|Please note whether the information provided is certain or uncertain (for example if transferring data from a printed catalogue which may offer a dubious transcription of an ownership note). The editing status should be set when a new evidence is created or when substantial changes are made to an evidence description. Clicking here will set a new status, which is displayed publicly in the record' |
- | |Editing Status - Source|Give the type of source your evidence description is based on. Multiple sources can be ticked. Binding, decoration, and marginalia constitute //book in hand//. //Notes inside the book// refer to notes written by later owners, booksellers, | + | |Editing Status - Source|Give the type of source your evidence description is based on. Multiple sources can be ticked. Binding, decoration, and marginalia constitute //book in hand//. //Notes inside the book// refer to notes written by later owners, booksellers, |
- | |Edition Status - Certainty|Indicate the reliability of your evidence description. Use // | + | |Place - Place Name|If possible, give the place where the ownership |
- | |Place - Place Name|If possible, give the place where the onwnership | + | |Place - CERL Thesaurus Id|Give the Identifier for the CERL Thesaurus record for the place, if available. If no CT record for that place is available notify the Dr. Dondi or the Data Conversion Group|[[:: |
- | |Place - CERL Thesaurus Id|Give the Identifier for the CERL Thesaurus record for the place, if available. If no CT record for that place is available notify the Dr. Dondi or the Data Conversion Group|[[:: | + | |Place - Note|If necessary, add clarifications or specification on the place here|[[:: |
- | |Place - Note|If necessary, add clarifications or specification on the place here|[[:: | + | |Geogr. Area - Area Code|Give the [[http:// |
- | |Geogr. Area - Area Code|Give the [[http:// | + | |Geogr. Area - Note|If necessary, give any remarks or clarifications on the geographic area here.|[[:: |
- | |Geogr. Area - Note|If necessary, give any remarks or clarifications on the geographic area here.|[[:: | + | |Time Period|Give the start and end of the time period associated with the described ownership. If you don't know the century or decade, please select //unknown// from the drop-down menu. If the time period is not terminated yet, do not select //unknown// as end date, but leave the drop-down in the //Please choose...// position. If necessary, give any clarifications in the //Note// field.|[[:: |
- | |Time Period|Give the start and end of the time period associated with the described ownership. If you don't know the century or decade, please select //unknown// from the drop-down menu. If the time period is not terminated yet, do not select //unknown// as end date, but leave the drop-down in the //Please choose...// position. If necessary, give any clarifications in the //Note// field.|[[:: | + | |Time Period - Note|If necessary, give any remarks or clarifications on time period here.|[[:: |
- | |Time Period - Note|If necessary, give any remarks or clarifications on time period here.|[[:: | + | |
|Add an Owner (Person)|Add here details of known owner.|[[:: | |Add an Owner (Person)|Add here details of known owner.|[[:: | ||
|Owner (Person): Name|In the sequence name + surname.|[[:: | |Owner (Person): Name|In the sequence name + surname.|[[:: | ||
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|Owner (Person): ' | |Owner (Person): ' | ||
|Owner (Person): ' | |Owner (Person): ' | ||
- | |Biographical Dates|In the sequence 1234-5678.|[[:: | + | |Biographical Dates|In the sequence 1234-5678.|[[:: |
- | |Gender|Please choose.|[[:: | + | |Gender|Please choose.|[[:: |
- | |Characterization| Indicate whether a religious person, or of aristocratic or royal status. Choose no characterization for lay person.|[[:: | + | |Characterization| Indicate whether a religious person, or of aristocratic or royal status. Choose no characterization for lay person.|[[:: |
- | |Profession|Please choose.|[[:: | + | |Profession|Please choose.|[[:: |
- | |Other Information|Indicate here specific aristocratic title such as Count of..., Duke of..., or specific religious order such as OFM, OSB, or period of reign, etc.|[[:: | + | |Other Information|Indicate here specific aristocratic title such as Count of..., Duke of..., or specific religious order such as OFM, OSB, or period of reign, etc.|[[:: |
- | |Cerl Thesaurus Id:| Insert here the number of the record in the CERL Thesaurus corresponding to this person. Please click on Look up the Cerl Thesaurus to identify the record number.|[[:: | + | |Cerl Thesaurus Id:| Insert here the number of the record in the CERL Thesaurus corresponding to this person. Please click on Look up the Cerl Thesaurus to identify the record number.|[[:: |
- | |Role|Please choose.|[[:: | + | |Role|Please choose.|[[:: |
|Owner (Corporate): | |Owner (Corporate): | ||
- | |Dates of existence|In the sequence 1234-5678, or 1234- if still active.|[[:: | + | |Dates of existence|In the sequence 1234-5678, or 1234- if still active.|[[:: |
- | |Characterization|Indicate whether a religious institution, | + | |Characterization|Indicate whether a religious institution, |
- | |Type of Institution|Please choose.|[[:: | + | |Type of Institution|Please choose.|[[:: |
- | |Other Information|Add here further defining information.|[[:: | + | |Other Information|Add here further defining information.|[[:: |
- | |Cerl Thesaurus Id:| Insert here the number of the record in the CERL Thesaurus corresponding to this institution. Please click on Look up the Cerl Thesaurus to identify the record number.|[[:: | + | |Cerl Thesaurus Id:| Insert here the number of the record in the CERL Thesaurus corresponding to this institution. Please click on Look up the Cerl Thesaurus to identify the record number.|[[:: |
- | |Role|Please choose.|[[:: | + | |Role|Please choose.|[[:: |
- | |Type of provenance|Indicate here the nature of the provenance information, | + | |Type of provenance|Indicate here the nature of the provenance information, |
|Provenance Note|Free text to transcribe an ownership inscription, | |Provenance Note|Free text to transcribe an ownership inscription, | ||
- | |Method of acquisition|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: | + | |Method of acquisition|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: |
- | |Binding Note|Free text to describe a binding. Use: ' | + | |Binding Note|Free text to describe a binding. Use: ' |
|Binding Date|Controlled language. Please Choose century.|[[:: | |Binding Date|Controlled language. Please Choose century.|[[:: | ||
|Binding Type|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: | |Binding Type|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: | ||
- | |Board Material|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: | + | |Board Material|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: |
- | |Cover Material|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: | + | |Cover Material|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: |
- | |Furniture|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: | + | |Furniture|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: |
|Binding Status|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: | |Binding Status|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: | ||
- | |Titling|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: | + | |Titling|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: |
- | |Tooling|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: | + | |Tooling|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: |
- | |Edges|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: | + | |Edges|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: |
- | |Writing on edges|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: | + | |Writing on edges|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: |
- | |Gauffered|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: | + | |Gauffered|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: |
- | |Decoration Note|Free text to describe decoration.|[[:: | + | |Decoration Note|Free text to describe decoration.|[[:: |
|Decoration Elements|Controlled language. Tick as many as needed.|[[:: | |Decoration Elements|Controlled language. Tick as many as needed.|[[:: | ||
- | |Rubrication Note|Free text to transcribe the note.|[[:: | + | |Rubrication Note|Free text to transcribe the note.|[[:: |
- | |Date of Rubrication|Insert the year in the form 1234.|[[:: | + | |Date of Rubrication|Insert the year in the form 1234.|[[:: |
- | |Manuscript Notes|Free text to describe the notes.|[[:: | + | |Manuscript Notes|Free text to describe the notes.|[[:: |
- | |Frequency|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: | + | |Frequency|Controlled language. Please choose.|[[:: |
- | |Type|Controlled language. Tick as many as needed.|[[:: | + | |Type|Controlled language. Tick as many as needed.|[[:: |
- | |Add a note on stamps|Free text to describe a stamp.|[[:: | + | |Add a note on stamps|Free text to describe a stamp.|[[:: |
- | |Add a note on historic shelfmark|Click on Patterns of Hist. Shelfmarks to select a number corresponding to the pattern of the described stamp. Please notify the Editor of new patterns that need adding to the controlled list.|[[:: | + | |Add a note on historic shelfmark|Click on Patterns of Hist. Shelfmarks to select a number corresponding to the pattern of the described stamp. Please notify the Editor of new patterns that need adding to the controlled list.|[[:: |
- | |Hist. Shelfmark - Note| Free text to describe the hist. shelfmark.|[[:: | + | |Hist. Shelfmark - Note| Free text to describe the hist. shelfmark.|[[:: |
- | |Price|Insert numbers here such as 345 or 6.6.0.|[[:: | + | |Price|Insert numbers here such as 345 or 6.6.0.|[[:: |
- | |Currency| Specify currency here such as French Francs, this will soon become a controlled list of currencies, like for the patterns of hist. shelfmarks.|[[:: | + | |Currency| Specify currency here such as French Francs, this will soon become a controlled list of currencies, like for the patterns of hist. shelfmarks.|[[:: |
- | |Note on price|Free text to comment on the price.|[[:: | + | |Note on price|Free text to comment on the price.|[[:: |
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+ | \\ | ||
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+ | **See here for a list of fields by field identifiers (tags): [[mei_fieldlist|List of Fields]]** | ||
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