series
term in archival and library science; collection of records grouped as a result of their original function, use, or other relationship to one another
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Summary
series is a level of description[1]. series is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[2]
Key Facts
- series's instance of is recorded as level of description[3].
- series's instance of is recorded as library science term[4].
- series is a type of class[5].
- series is a type of sub-fonds[6].
- series is a type of archival collection[7].
- series is part of fonds[8].
- series is part of sub-fonds[9].
- series comprises sub-series[10].
- series comprises file unit[11].
- series's partially coincident with is recorded as library collection[12].
- series's equivalent class is recorded as https://www.ica.org/standards/RiC/vocabularies/recordSetTypes#Series[13].
- series's next lower rank is recorded as file unit[14].
- series's next lower rank is recorded as sub-series[15].
- series's next higher rank is recorded as fonds[16].
Body
Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include level of description[3] and library science term[4]. Recorded subclass of include class[5], sub-fonds[6], and archival collection[7].
Use and Application
Components include sub-series[10] and file unit[11], a level of description[17]. Part of include fonds[8], a level of description[18] and sub-fonds[9].
Why It Matters
series is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[2]