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M36 ALTERNATIVE

XML Element Name

naa:Alternative

Definition

An alternative name by which the record is known.

Purpose

This element identifies the same record to areas or individuals that may refer to it by an alternative name to its official title.

Obligation

Optional

Repeatable

Yes

NAA Metadata

Yes

Default Value

Attributes

Attribute Name/Type

Definition

 

vers:schemeCDATA

(Optional) A reference to the scheme that controls the values of this element. Would normally only be present if there is a published scheme that can be referred to by a viewer.

Comments

Organisations, business areas and individuals often have shorthand methods of referring to records, particularly if they have long or complex titles. The use of an acronym of the title, or of an informal or colloquial title, are common examples of this.

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