]> RDF Data Source for the RDN Type Metadata Vocabulary This RDF Data Source contains descriptions of the RDN Type classes. Terms are declared using RDF Vocabulary Description Language (RDF Schema) and the IEMSR RDF vocabulary. application/rdf+xml JISC Information Environment Metadata Schema Registry Project (IEMSR) The JISC IE Metadata Schema Registry (IEMSR) project is funded by JISC through its Shared Services Programme. The IEMSR project is developing a metadata schema registry as a pilot shared service within the JISC Information Environment. JISC IE Metadata Schema Registry The IEMSR project homepage The RDN Type Metadata Vocabulary 1.0 The RDN Type Vocabulary provides classes used in metadata shared between partners using the OAI-PMH rdntype &rdntypens; Resource Discovery Network (RDN) The Resource Discovery Network [RDN] is a collaborative service provided for the UK Further and Higher Education communities. The RDN provides access to high quality Internet resources selected by subject specialists for their value in learning and teaching. Resource Discovery Network homepage Resource Discovery Network homepage RDN Resource Types: RDN Type Vocabulary - version 1.0 This list supplements and supports the DCMI Type Vocabulary, and provides RDN specific additions. When considering the type of a resource, gateways are encouraged to choose a type from either this list, their own derivitive list or the DCMI Type Vocabulary. Provided there is no duplication across schemes it should be a simple matter to determine the type list used. Journal - Full Text A site that provides free, full text access to serially published journals and newsletters. There needs to be access to nearly all of the printed content of a journal for the site to be classified as "full text". This excludes newspapers. (see News) Journal - Abstract Contents A site that provides free access to indexes (with or without abstacts) of full text journals and newsletters; or partial access to full text articles - perhaps a "sample" of the content. These could be indexes to subscription only full-text journals or for items not availiable electronically. Journal - Abstract Contents A site that provides free access to indexes (with or without abstacts) of full text journals and newsletters; or partial access to full text articles - perhaps a "sample" of the content. These could be indexes to subscription only full-text journals or for items not availiable electronically. FAQ Frequently-Asked Question list - the answers to common questions. Journal - Government Publication A Government published document or collection of documents that are availiable electronically. This is likely to include legislation, law reports, etc. Document The top level of a number of resources, including articles, reports, papers, etc. Exactly what appears under this heading will be a matter of context; humanities documents might be very different from social science documents. Organization Organizational Web sites ("home pages"). Additional subtypes should be added per the needs of Hubs. Learning Material/Courseware Aids to teaching that include lecture notes, slides, guided or self-help tutorials, etc. that are primarilily intended to be used in a learning enviroment; freely availiable in an electronic format. Mailing List Electronic newsgroups, discussion forums, and mailing list archives should be included. News Online news services. For instance newspaper Web sites (including archives), television channels and specialist electronic news vendors. Event Announcement Sites that maintain lists of current events pertinent to the gateway's subject area(s). This could be a page at the gateway, or somewhere else. Project The Web site ("home page") of a project. This would include research projects, teaching projects, etc. Database Primary data held on online databases. Will probably include subscription only services if they are useful, or easilily availiable within the HE community. Reference Useful material, such as glossaries, encyclopaedia, etc. This is the electronic equivalent of the Reference section of a bookshop or library. Resource Guide Large directories of relevant resources, offering similar services to those of the Hubs and/or gateways. Also includes links to other quality specialised Web sites.