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Terms Of Availability Statement Encoding Scheme

Element Reference​

Definition
Syntax Encoding Scheme for the terms of availability statement.
Scope note
Domain
Range
URI
https://www.iflastandards.info/ISBDM/elements/CC2027
Type
owl:Class
Status
Published

Definition​

This refers to element 8.3 within the Resource Identifier and Terms of Availability Area (Area 8). It provides a statement of the conditions under which a resource may be obtained, typically its price, or a brief statement if it's not for sale (e.g., "for hire," "free to educational institutions").

Required Elements​

The element is Optional.

  • Price (Optional): Given with the international standard code for the currency (e.g., "GBP 2.05," "EUR 950").
  • Other terms (Optional): A brief statement for non-sale availability (e.g., "not for sale," "for hire," "free loan").
  • Qualifications (Optional): Brief statements (in parentheses) clarifying the terms (e.g., "(to members)", "(until 1 January 1977)", "(annual subscription)").

Punctuation Rules​

  • The terms of availability are preceded by :.
  • Qualifications are enclosed in parentheses ( ).
  • If multiple terms or qualifications are needed, they are separated as appropriate, usually by : for distinct terms or ; for multiple qualifications.

Relationship to ISBD Standards​

This is element 8.3 within Area 8. It provides practical information about access to the resource.

Relationship to Other SES​

  • It is a component of the "Resource Identifier And Terms Of Availability Area Encoding Scheme."
  • Notes related to terms of availability (e.g., limited print run, limited distribution) can be found in the Note Area (Area 7).

Examples​

  • : GBP 2.05
  • : not for sale
  • : USD 129.00 : USD 100.00 (for colleges and universities)
  • : EUR 4 (annual subscription) : EUR 1,20 (per issue)

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