Descriptive Metadata
Following are the fields that have been created for each emblem. In many cases
certain concessions or conventions have been adopted with the view that standardized
versions of words, names, dates, etc., will be necessary to allow searching
the database for matches of words or terms. Authority files will be created
to facilitate efficient searching; these authorities may appear as 'pick lists'
for certain fields.
Many fields are specific to the individual emblem, while others apply to the
Book as a whole (or all emblems in the book), and are repeated in the database
for every emblem in the book. Where possible, information will be provided as
established in McGeary, T., Nash, N.F., Emblem books at the University of
Illinois : a bibliographic catalogue. Boston, Mass. : G.K. Hall. 1993.
Title/Emblem ID.
This is the field that corresponds to the image
file name. If the record is an emblem, an identifying number is used to associate
the image to the record. Similarly, if a record is a monograph, an identifying
number or name is entered to correspond to the monograph title.Short title.
This is the given transcription of the most important
elements of the title of the monograph. It may also include information about
the edition.Record No.
Emblem record number.-
Motto (Latin).
The Motto is given in three forms where necessary, Latin, Early Modern German and German. In this first Motto field, the Latin Motto is transcribed as in the source. It is transcribed using the old spelling and diacritical marks, although abbreviations are expanded as necessary.
Motto (Early Modern German).
The Early Modern German Motto is transcribed
appropriately with syntax.Motto (German).
The Motto is repeated but with the spelling modernized
according to modern German spelling.-
Descriptors
The relevant objects, activities, persons and personifications allegorical figures, topois, etc. appearing in the emblem are listed in this field. English is used where possible but common German or Latin terms for topoi may also be used. Iconclass will be used.
Topos.
Topos includes composite images.Theme.
The Theme field is used to describe the abstract moralistic
themes deriving from the images.Artist.
The Artist field is used to hold information about the
artist, designer and engraver/etcher/wood carver of the emblem.Book Identifier.
In this field, the least ambiguous means of locating the complete emblem (image and explanatory text) in the original book is given. This might include the emblem number and/or inclusive pages, as appropriate.Author.
The common form of the commonly-used author, editor, compiler
or publisher of the book.Place of Publication.
The English form of the place of publication
is given.Publisher.
The common names of the publisher and/or printer is given,
including all names used in the imprint.Date of Publication.
For a multi-volume book, inclusive dates or
dates of each volume (as appropriate) are given.Bibliographic identifier.
Where possible, the numbers in emblem
reference books of the University of Illinois are included, e.g. McGeary,
T.; Nash, N.F. Emblem books at the University of Illinois : a bibliographic
catalogue. Boston, Mass.: G.K. Hall. 1993.Book Memo.
This field is used for any comments relating to the
entire book's author, provenance, bibliographic problems, copies consulted,
etc.Technical Details.
Within this field, the details
of the digitization process for the book are described. In particular, the
type of digitization process and the resolution of the image are noted, together
with any details of image manipulation.Rights.
Rights management statement appropriate to the material.Location.
Publisher or owner of the material.
