Core fields for object records

You should complete the fields on the Core Fields tab when first cataloguing an object. You can complete other fields later.

Core fields for all catalogue types

• Object number

• Name/title

• Brief description

• Creator (or Maker)

• Creator role (or Maker role)

• Date made

• Place made

• Current location

• Catalogued date

• Cataloguer

Core fields for archaeology records

• Subject and association keywords

• Subject and association description

Core field for art records

• Portfolio title

Core fields for history records

There are no specific core fields for history records.

Core fields for library records

• Edition

• ISBN/ISSN

• Publisher

• Publication date

• Publication place

Core fields for natural science records

• Identified by

• Identification date

• Taxonomic classification

• Taxonomic qualifier

• Taxonomic type indicator

• Field collector

• Field collector role

• Field collection place description

• Field collection date

• Field collection time

• Specimen category

Core fields for photography and multimedia records

• Edition

• Portfolio title