| Title | Required | Free Text | A name given to the resource. This is typically the formal or descriptive title as presented by the creator or publisher. |
| Type | Required |
- Articles
- Books
- Courses & Tutorials
- Events
- Guidelines & Policies
- Podcasts
- Projects & Institutions
- Reports
- Resource Lists
- Videos
| The general category of the resource based on its intellectual or content form. |
| Creator | Required | Free Text | An entity primarily responsible for creating the resource. This may be a person, organization, or service. |
| Link | Required | Free Text | A direct URL or persistent identifier (e.g., DOI, Handle) that provides access to the resource online. |
| Creation Date | Required |
| The date on which the resource was originally created. |
| Last Updated Date | Optional |
| The date the resource was last modified or updated. This is useful for version control and tracking the currency of information. |
| Summary | Required | Free Text | A brief statement that describes the content, purpose, source, or creator of the resource. |
| Topic | Required | Free Text | The subject or theme of the resource. |
| Source and Link | Required | Free Text | A reference to the resource from which the current resource is derived or related. A source can be a publisher, an organization, or individuals. This field also includes a URL or persistent identifier. |
| Access | Required | Free Text | Indicates the access status of the resource. This helps determine user permissions and resource availability. |
| Accessibility | Optional | Free Text | Any features that support access, such as captions and transcripts for audio/video content, or screen-reader compatibility. This field helps assess whether a resource meets basic accessibility standards and supports inclusive use. |
| Audience | Required |
- Librarians
- General
- Public Library
- School Library
- Academic & Research Library
- Information Professionals
- Scholars and Students
- General
| A class of entity for whom the resource is intended or useful. |
| Platform or Format | Optional | Free Text | The digital format or platform from which the resource is made available. |
| Length | Optional | Free Text or HH:MM:SS | The extent or duration of the resource. The lengths of documents and webpages are described in free text, specifying the number of pages. The duration of video/audio resources uses HH:MM:SS format. |
| Geography | Optional | ISO Three Letter Code | The relevant geographic area associated with the resource. |
| Language | Required | ISO Three Letter Code | The language of the resource content. |
| Description Date | Required | MM/DD/YYYY | The date on which the metadata describing the resource was created or last reviewed. |