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Creator Alternative

Element

jpcoar:creatorAlternative
Usage:
O (Optional)
Occurrence:
0-N (Repeatable: expect mandatory term)

Attribute

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

Usage Instructions

  • If the creator has an alternative name, enter the name. For the usage instructions and notes, follow 'jpcoar:creatorName' (Creator Name).
  • There is no limit for the occurrence of each language code in 'jpcoar:creatorAlternative' and it can be entered repeatedly.

Notes

  • The language attribute for ‘yomi’ should be entered in katakana with ‘xml:lang=“ja-Kana”’ as attribute.

Recommended Examples

<jpcoar:creatorAlternative xml:lang="ja">夏目, 金之助</jpcoar:creatorAlternative>
<jpcoar:creatorAlternative xml:lang="en">Natsume, Kinnosuke</jpcoar:creatorAlternative>
<jpcoar:creatorAlternative xml:lang="ja-Kana">ナツメ, キンノスケ</jpcoar:creatorAlternative>