| Mandatory |
Repeatable |
Data Type |
Authority |
Level Available |
A/V Only |
Public Element |
| Yes* |
Yes |
Variable Character Length (100) |
General Media Type Authority List |
Series
File Unit
Item |
No |
Yes |
*This new element is mandatory for all systems except ARC.
| Definition: |
The general physical media form of the archival materials. |
| Purpose: |
Defines the physical characteristics of the archival materials, which helps establish preservation, storage, retrieval, reproduction, and use requirements and allows users to search for archival materials by physical media type. |
| Relationship: |
This element is independent. |
| Guidance: |
Choose at least one term from the General Media Type Authority List.
Use as many General Media Types as needed to indicate the general form of the archival materials. |
