Extent Requirements

Definitions

Standards and Guidelines

Number of objects
Definition: A record of the number of objects at the next level down in an object record.
How to record: When the recording information relates to a set of objects, record the total number of whole objects included in the set. When the recording information relates to an individual object, record the total number of separated or separable parts which an object comprises. Record the total figure. Do not use punctuation.
Examples: 24 (Indicating, for example, a tea service with 24 pieces)
2 (Indicating, for example, a teapot and its lid)
Use: Record once in any record.