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M32 TITLE

Container

XML Element Name

naa:Title

Definition

This group of elements contains the name given to the record. For ease and speed of identification, and to facilitate control, a record must have a title which is representative of its contents.

Purpose

The title assists in identifying the record and acts as a resource discovery access point for users. It may also describe the functions and/or subjects documented in the record.

Obligation

Mandatory

Repeatable

No

NAA Metadata

Yes

Contains

M33 Scheme Type (M)
M34 Scheme Name (M)
M35 Title Words (M)
M36 Alternative (M)

Comments

The element M32 TITLE provides ‘whole-of-title’ access to records. If the subelement M33 Scheme Type is either subject-based or functional, the elements M37 SUBJECT and M50 FUNCTION will provide access at the individual keyword or descriptor level.

Related Elements

M37 Subject
M50 Function

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