[SPT/CWIS] classifications vs option lists/controlled names

Kucera, Rich Kucerar at hhmi.org
Wed Oct 18 15:34:08 CDT 2006


Just read the help in Metadata tool,  and I have a flat list of tags rather
than a hierarchical taxonomy,  therefore will put in option list.
-R


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> bounces at scout.wisc.edu] On Behalf Of Kucera, Rich
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> Subject: [SPT/CWIS] classifications vs option lists/controlled names
> 
> Hello,
> 
> What's the criteria for deciding whether to implement a list of record
> tags
> as a classification or as an option list/controlled name (like Resource
> Type)?
> 
> I have such a list,  and am about to use a classification,  but wondering
> if
> for some reason option list would be better.
> 
> Thanks,
> -Rich
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