Relation to a Resource

Schema: EAC-CPF 2.0

Context: Describe the relationship between the entity described and a resource, like archival records, fonds, papers, publications, images/photos etc.

Description: Use the wrapper element <relation> to include all information about the related resource and the character of the relation. Use the required child element <targetEntity> to provide a title or name of the related resource. Use the optional child element <relationType> to specify the type of relation. Use the optional child element <targetRole> to specify the role of the related entity. Use <date>, <dateRange>, or <dateSet> for specifying the time period of the relationship and <place> for relevant location information. <descriptiveNote> may be included for more detailed specifications or explanations of the relationship.

If needed, use <objectXMLWrap> to embed XML documenting the related entity from any (or no) namespace.

Examples

<relation>
  <targetEntity targetType="resource">
    <part>MeĢmorial du colonel Gustafsson. - 1829</part>
  </targetEntity>
  <date>1829</date>
  <relationType valueURI="https://www.ica.org/standards/RiC/ontology#isCreatorOf" vocabularySource="RiC-O" vocabularySourceURI="https://www.ica.org/standards/RiC/ontology">is creator of</relationType>
  <targetRole>Publication</targetRole>
</relation>