| Element name | Source |
|---|---|
| DCMI definition | A reference to a resource from which the present resource is derived. |
| Usage | Optional |
| Usage instruction | The present resource may be derived from the Source resource in whole or in part. Recommended best practice is to reference the resource by means of a string or number conforming to a formal identification system. Best practice: Use only when the described resource is the result of digitization of non-digital originals. Otherwise, use Relation. Optionally metadata about the current location and call number of the digitized publication can be added. Use: Guidelines for Encoding Bibliographic Citation Information in Dublin Core Metadata (http://dublincore.org/documents/dc-citation-guidelines/). |
| Do not confuse with |
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| Examples |
<dc:source>Ecology Letters (1461023X) vol.4 (2001)</dc:source> <dc:source>ISSN: 0928-0987</dc:source> |