publicationStatus

Scope Note: To identify the current publication status of the EAS instance.

• EAD 4 0.2 Tag Library

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approved

Scope Note: Once an approval has been given, the status “approved” could be assigned for internal purposes while the EAS instance is not publicly available yet.

inProcess

Scope Note: A newly created EAS instance will usually start with a publication status of “inProcess”. This partial and preliminary status will be applicable as long as the author or the creating agency is working on the document.

published

Scope Note: When the EAS instance has been published on the institution’s own website or via the authorizing agency, the status “published” can be assigned.