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Item records and work containers have the same list of fields with the same data types, rules, and conventions. In additionDepending
- depending on the Forum project, item records may also have two fields that associate them with a work container: the work container link and the sequence of the item among other items linked to the same work container.
- work containers may also have a Primary DRS Image field to support future image uploads
Fields in Forum records are not repeatable, so the text in a field can represent one or more instances of the concept-- multiple notes or subjects, for example.
Field Types and Their Uses in Harvard systems
There are six types of field types in Forum fieldsMost fields in Forum are of one of two types: Linked Authority or Text. These fields types are processed differently into Harvard systems, and the differences are important.
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Certain cataloging practices need to be followed for Forum fields to be accurately displayed and used in Harvard systems,
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