| Mandatory | Repeatable | Data Type | Authority | Level Available | A/V Only | Public Element |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Variable Character Length (700) | Reference Unit List | Series File Unit Item |
No | Yes |
| Definition: |
The unit that provides reference services for the archival materials. For authority proposals, this is the unit of the person responsible for proposing a new or updated authority record for Organization Name, Person Name, Topical Subject, Geographic Reference, Specific Records Type, Program Area, or an Authority List heading. |
| Purpose: |
Identifies the unit that provides reference services for the archival materials. Allows users to limit a search to the holdings of a particular unit. For authority proposals, identifies the unit of the proposer of an Organization Name, Person Name, Topical Subject, Geographic Reference, Specific Records Type, Program Area, or an Authority List heading. |
| Relationship: | For archival descriptions, this element is dependent on Copy Status. Each copy of the archival materials must have a copy status specified to have Reference Unit. |
| Guidance: | Select the correct term from the Reference Unit Authority List. |
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