Metadata Input Guidelines: Degree Information

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Element Name

Degree

Definition

Information about an originating agency, used specifically for theses/dissertations and for items created at the University of North Texas.

Where Can the Degree Information be Found?

Degree information can come from the following parts of a thesis or dissertation:

the title page
an abstract page

Or from the following parts of a College of Music recital:

a recital program
the front/back cover of a CD case
the top of a CD

For other items, this information may be found on (or inferred from) the item or accompanying information

How Degree Works in the Metadata Form

Parts:: 1. Degree information type – drop-down menu; 2. Degree information – text field
Repeatable?: Yes - to include multiple kinds of degree information (up to six) click ‘Add’ to repeat all field parts; “department” can be repeated as necessary, but other information types (level, discipline, grantor, etc.) cannot be repeated within the field

How Should the Degree Information be Filled in?

General Rules

This section is only used for:
- theses and dissertations
- degree recitals in the UNT College of Music
- other output from the UNT community
For each document, include all relevant parts

Degree Name

Guideline	Example
Enter the degree name as it appears on the title page or equivalent Fully spell out the degree name	Master of Music

Degree Level

Guideline	Example
Select the degree level from the controlled vocabulary (The degree name will start with "Doctor" or "Master")	Doctoral Master's
For senior recitals, the level will be "Bachelor's"	Bachelor's

Degree Publication Type

Guideline	Example
Select the correct degree publication type from the controlled vocabulary	Doctoral Dissertation Master's Thesis Problem in Lieu of a Master's Thesis

Degree Discipline

Guideline	Example
Enter the name of the program (or major discipline) as it appears on the title page or equivalent	Elementary Education

Academic Department

This subfield may be used for items other than theses and dissertations
For theses and dissertations, this should be the same as the department chair listed on the title page
For items other than theses and dissertations, use the current department associated with the creator(s)
- The department will not be changed retroactively if the creator moves to a different department

Guideline	Example
Record the name of a department or school associated with the work Use the short form of the department name (omitting "Department of")	Political Science
If the item has multiple creators from different departments, include each department separately	Department: Library and Information Science Department: Digital Projects

Degree Grantor

Guideline	Example
Record the degree grantor institution name as it appears on the title page or equivalent	University of North Texas

Other Examples

Doctorate in Physics: Name: Doctor of Philosophy; Level: Doctoral; Publication Type: Doctoral Dissertation; Discipline: Physics; Department: Physics; Grantor: University of North Texas
Master’s in Visual Arts: Name: Master of Arts; Level: Master’s; Publication Type: Problem in Lieu of a Master’s Thesis; Discipline: Sculpture; Department: School of Visual Arts; Grantor: University of North Texas
Master’s in Political Science: Name: Master of Science; Level: Master’s; Publication Type: Master’s Thesis; Discipline: Political Science; Department: Political Science; Grantor: University of North Texas
Doctorate in Literature: Name: Doctor of Philosophy; Level: Doctoral; Publication Type: Doctoral Dissertation; Discipline: English; Department: English; Grantor: North Texas State University
Artist Certificate: Name: Graduate Artist Certificate; Level: Certificate; Discipline: Flute; Department: Music; Grantor: University of North Texas

Comments

If feasible, compiling controlled vocabularies for Degree name and discipline facilitate consistency.
In some cases, Academic Department will also be related to the Institution element.

Resources

UNT Degree Level Controlled Vocabulary
UNT Degree Publication Type Controlled Vocabulary

More Guidelines:

University Libraries