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MODS Element name: <abstract> Short definition: A summary of the content of the resource. Input guidelines: Can include an abstract, table of contents, or account of described resource. This element provides end users with information about the digital resource that assists them in making a judgment about its likely usefulness, and also provides context, if needed, for controlled vocabulary used in the record. When creating a MODS record for a digital surrogate, record a summary of the content of the original resource. If only a portion of the resource was digitized, summarize only that portion. Do not include raw OCR output or full-text transcription of a textual or linguistic resource. At least one “eng” entry is required. Enter the appropriate three-letter language code from ISO-639-2 3 language codes. The use of a content standard of choice is strongly recommended. Follow your unit/collection guidelines per Supervisor/Collection Owner. |
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Description | text field | yes | abstract | Description |
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Description language | text field | yes | abstract[@lang] | N/A | Enter the appropriate three-letter language code from ISO-639-2 3 language codes. Default is 'eng' for English. At least one English entry must be present. |
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lang | values:
Enter ISO-639-2 3 language code (3 letters). | abstract[@lang="eng"] |
displayLabel | value:
Automatically generated upon manual ingest. Currently, no other value is supported in the DAMS. | abstract[@displayLabel="Description"] |
There are no subelements for <abstract>.
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<abstract lang="eng" displayLabel="Description">Describes the results of an ongoing evaluation of State activity relating to improvement of criminal records. Activities reviewed include upgrading of accuracy and completeness of records, automation, implementation of positive identification procedures and procedures for responding to firearm background check inquiries.</abstract> |
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