BS ISO/IEC 19788-8:2015

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
5 Data element specifications
6 Resource classes
7 Predefined rule sets
8 Predefined Data Element Group Specifications (DEGS)
Annex A (normative) - MLR vocabularies
Annex B (normative) - Language equivalents: English,
        French, and Russian
Annex C (normative) - XML names: English, French,
        and Russian
Annex D (normative) - Data Element Specification
        (DES) diagram
Annex E (normative) - Generic Data Element Specifications
        (DESs) and Resource Classes (RCs)
Annex F (informative) - Crosswalk to MLR
Bibliography

Gives data elements for the description of MLR records: sets of data elements describing a learning resource [and resources directly related to that learning resource, e.g. persons (authors, contributors), annotations, learning activities, metadata records, etc.].

1.1 Scope of MLR multipart standard

The primary purpose of this International Standard is to specify metadata elements and their attributes for the description of learning resources. This includes the rules governing the identification of data elements and the specification of their attributes.

This International Standard provides data elements for the description of learning resources and resources directly related to learning resources.

This International Standard provides principles, rules, and structures for the specification of the description of a learning resource. It also identifies and specifies the attributes of a data element, as well as the rules governing their use. The key principles stated in ISO/IEC 19788-1 are informed by a user requirements-driven context with the aim of supporting multilingual and cultural adaptability requirements from a global perspective.

ISO/IEC 19788-1 is information technology neutral and defines a set of common approaches, i.e. methodologies and constructs, which apply to the development of the subsequent parts of ISO/IEC 19788.