Object Type
Object Type
Section titled “Object Type”Definition
Section titled “Definition”Object type identifies what kind of object, representation, or record is being described.
Examples may include skull, dentition set, digital model, preservation container, diagram, teaching model, or object record.
Why It Matters
Section titled “Why It Matters”Object type helps visitors understand what they are looking at before interpreting meaning or function.
How to Read It
Section titled “How to Read It”Ask:
- Is this a physical object, digital surrogate, illustration, model, or record?
- Is the object type specific enough to support comparison?
- Does the object type match the source type and holding status?
Teaching Use
Section titled “Teaching Use”Ask students to identify object type before making any functional interpretation.
Related Terms
Section titled “Related Terms”Public Sources
Section titled “Public Sources”Public sources will be added as this entry is reviewed and expanded.
Scope Note
Section titled “Scope Note”This entry explains a catalog metadata field. It does not provide identification, authentication, appraisal, acquisition, handling, or preparation guidance.