Metadata Record -- Metadata Section
The Metadata section of the Edit Window collects general information about the metadata record itself. This is information about the metadata, not the resource described by the metadata. Yes, this is metadata about metadata!
Basic Information {type: collection}
Usage: A collection of elements that describe the metadata for this record.Metadata Contacts {type: array (obj: Responsible Party)}
Usage: An array of persons or organizations to contact regarding the metadata record.Metadata Identifier {type: object (Identifier); default UUID}
Usage: A means to provide a unique identifier for this metadata record.Parent Metadata {type: object (Citation); default empty}
Usage: A citation for a parent resource or project.Metadata Repositories {type: array (obj: Repository)}
Usage: An array of metadata repositories or clearing houses where the metadata record has been cached.Online Resource {type: array (obj: Online Resource)}
Usage: An array of links to online locations where this metadata record can be retrieved.Metadata Maintenance {type: object (obj: Maintenance)}
Usage: A description of the maintenance schedule for this metadata record.Default Metadata Locale {type: object (Locale)}
Usage: The default or primary language and character encoding for the metadata.Alternate Metadata Reference {type: array (obj: citation)}
Usage: An array of Citation references to other editions of this metadata record.