Guide to Key Dataset Descriptions

Field Description
Title Name by which dataset is known
Alternate Title Short name or alternative language title
Originator Person or organisation having primary responsibility for the data
Abstract Brief narrative summary of purpose and/or applications for which dataset is produced
Start Date of Capture Date on which data was first collected
End Date of Capture Date on which data was last collected
Frequency of Update Indicates how often the dataset is revised
Resource Type Describes the form in which the data resource is available
Access Constraints Restrictions and legal prerequisies for accessing the dataset
Keywords Word or phrases summarising the subject of the dataset
Geographic extent Geographic areas for which data is available
System of Spatial Referencing by Coordinates Name or description of system of spatial referencing by coordinates
System of Spatial Referencing by Description Name or description of system of spatial referencing by description
Descriptive name for geographic extent Name of area or spatial unit which defines all or part of geography
Level of Spatial Detail Description of the granularity of the data
Copyright Restrictions and legal prerequisies for accessing the dataset
Format/Media/On-line ordering information How the data can be supplied for use
Additional Information Describes where further information about the dataset can be obtained
Dataset Association Indicates sources of similar or related information
Contact Name or Title Name or title of person nominated by the supplier as first point of contact
Contact Address Building number and street name
Contact City City part of address
Contact Country Country part of address
Contact Postcode Postal code part of address
Contact Phone no Phone number by which individuals can talk to the organisation or individual
Contact Fax no Fax number by which individuals can fax the organisation or individual
Contact email address Internet email address which individuals can use to contact the organisation or individual
Contact web site address Supplying organisation’s World Wide Web site

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