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has extent of unitary structure

Element Reference

Definition
Relates a manifestation to an extent of manifestation that is the number of sub-units of the same category of carrier of the manifestation.
Scope note
This element applies to a manifestation that has sub-units.
Domain
Manifestation
Range
Element super-type
URI
https://www.iflastandards.info/ISBDM/elements/P1275
Type
DatatypeProperty
Status
Published

Additional information

For a manifestation that has no sub-units, consider the extent to be derived as the quantity "1" of a value that is recorded for the has category of carrier element.

Stipulations

Use the element super-type to record a less specific attribute.

Apply the stipulations for the element super-type unless indicated otherwise.

Record a quantitative value that consists of a whole number and a term that appears in the ISBDM Category of Carrier value vocabulary for the category of carrier of the sub-unit that is counted, if it is considered to be useful for users of the metadata. For a finer level of granularity, record a quantitative value that consists of a whole number and a term that appears in the ISBDM Extent of Unitary Structure value vocabulary for the kind of carrier of the sub-unit that is counted, if it is considered to be useful for users of the metadata.

Examples
PropertyValue
has extent of unitary structure"3 sheets"

[Full example: Burleska pro klarinet a klavír ​(1945-03-26; Vostřák, Zbyněk; sheet).]


PropertyValue
has extent of unitary structure"12 audiocassettes"

[Full example: Harry Potter and the goblet of fire ​(2000; Listening Library; audiocassette).]


PropertyValue
has extent of unitary structure"3 volumes"

[Full example: Emma ​(1815; John Murray; volume).]

If the manifestation has sub-units of more than one category or kind of carrier, record a separate occurrence of the element for each distinct category that is considered to be useful for users of the metadata.

Examples
PropertyValue
has extent of unitary structure"2 videodiscs"
has extent of unitary structure"1 volume"

[Full example: Einstein on the beach ​(2016; Opus Arte; videodisc; DVD).]


PropertyValue
has extent of unitary structure"2 audio discs"
has extent of unitary structure"1 volume"

[Full example: Revolver ​(2022; Apple Corps Limited; audio disc; 2 CD edition).]