13 Identifier
An identifier is a unique string of characters given to a resource that helps identify within a larger set of data or items.
Questions to Consider When Determining Identifier
- Who will be trying to find this item? Who will be trying to find it within the larger dataset?
- Is there a larger group that you are trying to identify a resource within?
- How will the identifier help the recordkeepers and the people creating metadata? How will it be useful to the users?
- Do you want your identifier to represent some kind of information and if so, what kind?
Identifier Examples
- International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
- Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
See Related Dublin Core Categories: Title