Top-level Element: <accessCondition>
| Element | <accessCondition> |
|---|---|
| Definition | Information about restrictions imposed on, and/or rights to, access to a resource, particularly a digital resource. |
| Attributes | Common: Authority: authority; authorityURI; valueURI Language-related: lang; xml:lang; script; transliteration Linking: ID; IDREF; xlink:href; altRepGroup Miscellaneous: displayLabel; altFormat; contentType Specific: type |
| Subelements | None |
| Examples | EXAMPLES |
| Mappings | MAPPINGS |
Guidelines for Use
Information may be provided in textual form when the audience is the end user. In that case information should be as free of legalese and technical jargon as possible. State clearly any restrictions on the use of the resource. Explicitly mention lack of copyright restrictions when the resource is in the public domain. Provide contact information for end users who wish to pursue required permissions for publication, exhibit, or other types of dissemination.
A link may be supplied (either via XLink or within the content of the element) in lieu of or in addition to the content. If, for example, you maintain rights information relating to specific resources on a website, you may wish to provide a URL for that website in lieu of a textual rights statement.
Information may be provided in machine readable form, rather than textual form. This should be done in two ways, either by using valueURI or <extension>--see examples below. We recommend the use of standard license and rights expression languages such as Creative Commons, The Open Digital Rights Language (ODRL), or RightsStatements.org, along with the appropriate authority attributes. For an extension, use an established XML schema outside of MODS for the information, e.g. PREMIS or the CDL Copyright schema -- CopyrightMD. When <accessCondition>is used in this manner, it becomes a container element for an XML instance of the external schema.
Specific Attribute Information
type
- restriction on access – Indicates the information is about restrictions imposed on access to the described materials, e.g., limited distribution.
- use and reproduction – Indicates the information is terms governing the use of the materials after access has been provided, e.g., copyrights, film rights, trade restrictions, etc.
EXAMPLES
Where access to a resource is restricted:
Where use of a resource is restricted:
Where use of a public-domain resource is unrestricted:
<accessCondition type="use and reproduction">Literary rights of Carrie Chapman Catt have been dedicated to the public</accessCondition>
<accessCondition type="use and reproduction" valueURI="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/">NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES</accessCondition>
Where a repository wishes to grant unrestricted rights to a resource for which it holds copyright:
Where access conditions are unknown:
Extension of access conditions using another schema:
<copyright copyright.status="copyrighted" publication.status="unpublished" xmlns="http://www.cdlib.org/inside/diglib/copyrightMD" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.cdlib.org/inside/diglib/copyrightMD http://www.cdlib.org/groups/rmg/docs/copyrightMD.xsd">
<country.creation iso.code="us">United States</country.creation>
<creator>
<rights.holder>
<contact>702 North Grand, Santa Ana, CA 92701. 714-547-4604</contact>
<services>
<note>Consult institution: 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704. Phone: (510) 981-6100, TDD: (510) 981-6100), Web: http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org</note>
<general.note>Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of gift of purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.</general.note>
MAPPINGS
MARC Mapping (Bibliographic)
See MARC Mapping to MODS for the <accessCondition> element.
Dublin Core Mapping
See MODS to Dublin Core Metadata Element Set Mapping.
Last Updated: October 31, 2022