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Rights

Element

dc:rights
Usage:
R (Recommended)
Occurrence:
0-N (Repeatable: expect mandatory term)

Attribute

rdf:resource
Usage:
R (Recommended)
Occurrence:
0-1 (Non-repeatable: except mandatory term)
xml:lang
Usage:
MA (Mandatory when applicable)
Occurrence:
0-1 (Non-repeatable: except mandatory term)

Usage Instructions

  • Enter the information on rights relating to intellectual property rights, copyrights, etc.
  • Enter the license information in 'jpcoar:license'.
  • Enter it in a free format; however, follow the instructions of the publisher or other rights holders if they are specified.
  • If the rights information has a URI, it is recommended to enter it in 'rdf:resource' in a HTTP URI format, and clearly state its conditions. 

Notes

  • There is no limit to the number of occurrences of 'dc:rights' for each language code and it may be entered multiple times repeatedly.

Recommended Examples

<dc:rights xml:lang="ja">著作権の帰属はコレクションによって異なる</dc:rights>