I I : I n f o r m a t i o n H e a d i n g s f o r I n d i v i d u a l E m b l e m s
The simplest version of the Spine as it addresses individual Emblems would include only the
main headings, which are given in Italic Bold across the table below; refinements are added below.
[Status column: M: minimal; O: optimal; N: normalized or standardized]
Heading
Single/
Multiple
Provision
Status
Comment
E.1: Unique identifi er
E.1
Unique Identifi er
Single
M
The means of easy
identifi cation, and linkage
with Book/Copy details.
This identifi er will necessarily
include B.1.
E.2: Access point(s) to images
E.2.
1-
Access point(s) to
images of individual
emblem
Multiple
M
Usually part of, or identical to
URL(s).
¶ Multiple access, because a
single emblem may comprise
several pages or openings.
E.3: Page reference
E.3
Page reference
Single
O
The reference should be to the
beginning of the Emblem, using
pagination, foliation or signature
references, according to the
usage of the book.
¶ Allowance will need to be
made for errors.
E.4: Emblem number
E.4
Emblem Number
Single
O
Ideally the numbering used in
the chosen Edition; otherwise a
sequential order imposed from
the copy digitized, allowing for
manifest misbindings.
E.5: Standard number
E.5
Standard Number
Single
O
To allow linkage between
different orderings of emblems
in different editions of the same
work.
¶ E.g., "Daly" numbers in
Alciato.
E.6: Dedication of individual emblem
E.6.
1-
Dedication of
individual emblem
Multiple
O
Establish according to an
accepted (inter)national norm.
¶ N.B.: Dedication of complete
books is dealt with in the Book
area (B.14).
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