Top-level Element: <part>
| Element | <part> |
|---|---|
| Definition | A part of a resouce. |
| Attributes | Common: Language-related: lang; xml:lang; script; transliteration Linking: ID; IDREF; altRepGroup Miscellaneous: displayLabel |
| Subelements | <detail> <extent> <date> <text> |
| Examples | EXAMPLES |
| Mappings | MAPPINGS |
Guidelines for Use
<part> is a container element used when the purpose of the MODS record is to describe a particular part of a larger resource. Typically, the MODS record provides sufficient information to identify the larger resource, but the specific part is the focus of the MODS record. Examples include an issue of a journal, a single story from a collection, or one reel of microfilm in a set. The content standard you are using will determine whether to use <part> or not. If not, use <partName> and/or <partNumber> under the top level element <titleInfo> instead.
Specific Attribute Information
type
order
Subelement: <detail>
| Definition | Numbering and type of designation of the part in relation to the host/parent. |
|---|---|
| Attributes | Common: None |
| Subelements |
Guidelines for Use
Use this subelement to indicate the numbering and type of designation of the part in relation to the parent item.
Specific Attribute Information
type
level
Subelement of <detail>: <number>
| Definition | The actual number within the part. |
|---|---|
| Attributes | Common: Language-related: lang; xml:lang; script; transliteration Specific: None |
| Subelements | None |
Guidelines for Use
Numbering can be expressed in plain text, for example, Part 1, Supplement A, Book two.
Subelement of <detail>: <caption>
| Definition | The caption describing the enumeration within a part. |
|---|---|
| Attributes | Common: Language-related: lang; xml:lang; script; transliteration Specific: None |
| Subelements | None |
Guidelines for Use
This may be the same as the type attribute for <detail>, but it conveys what is on the item being described.
Subelement of <detail>: <title>
| Definition | Title of the part. |
|---|---|
| Attributes | Common: Language-related: lang; xml:lang; script; transliteration Specific: None |
| Subelements | None |
Guidelines for Use
Only include if this is different than the title in <titleInfo><title>.
Subelement: <extent>
| Definition | The measured units making up the part. |
|---|---|
| Attributes | Common: None Specific: unit |
| Subelements | <start> <end> <total> <list> |
Guidelines for Use
Examples include pages, minutes, etc.
Specific Attribute Information
unit
Subelement of <extent>: <start>
| Definition | The beginning value, in terms of the unit specified, of the extent. |
|---|---|
| Attributes | Common: Language-related: lang; xml:lang; script; transliteration Specific: None |
| Subelements | None |
Guidelines for Use
For example, the first page number in the range.
Subelement of <extent>: <end>
| Definition | The ending value, in terms of the unit specified, of the extent. |
|---|---|
| Attributes | Common: Language-related: lang; xml:lang; script; transliteration Specific: None |
| Subelements | None |
Guidelines for Use
For example, the last page number in the range.
Subelement of <extent>: <total>
| Definition | The total number of units within a part, expressed as a positive integer. |
|---|---|
| Attributes | None |
| Subelements | None |
Guidelines for Use
For example, use "5" to indicate a total of five pages.
Subelement of <extent>: <list>
| Definition | A textual listing of the units within a part. |
|---|---|
| Attributes | Common: Language-related: lang; xml:lang; script; transliteration Specific: None |
| Subelements | None |
Guidelines for Use
For example: '5-9' to indicate "5 through 9". '1, 2, 5-9' to indicate "1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9"
Subelement: <date>
| Definition | Date information relevant to the part described. |
|---|---|
| Attributes | Common: Language-related: lang; xml:lang; script; transliteration Date: encoding; point; keyDate; qualifier; calendar Specific: None |
| Subelements | None |
Guidelines for Use
If a structured date is used, indicate the formatting source using the encoding attribute.
If no point attribute is specified, date is assumed to be a single date.
Subelement: <text>
| Definition | Unparsed information in textual form about the part. |
|---|---|
| Attributes | Common: Language-related: lang; xml:lang; script; transliteration Miscellaneous: displayLabel Specific: type |
| Subelements | None |
Guidelines for Use
Use this subelement to record information in textual form when other subelements will not capture the appropriate information.
Specific Attribute Information
type
EXAMPLES
<subTitle>an Irish magazine of independent thought</subTitle>
<partNumber>Vol. 1, no. 4</partNumber>
<part>
<extent unit="pages">
<end>98</end>
<subTitle>A Reader</subTitle>
<name type="personal">
<namePart type="family">Amin</namePart>
<role>
<originInfo>
<publisher>Blackwell Publishers</publisher>
<place>
<part>
<end>70</end>
MAPPINGS
MARC Mapping (Bibliographic)
See MARC Mapping to MODS for the <part> element.
Dublin Core Mapping
See MODS to Dublin Core Metadata Element Set Mapping.
Last Updated: November 7, 2022