Hierarchical Level field

The Hierarchical Level field describes the level at which an authority term sits.

How this field works

The Hierarchical Level field connects to the relevant Level file. For example, in the Location file, it connects to the Location Level file. In the Place file, it connects to the Place Level file.

All hierarchical authority files contain the Hierarchical Level field. It lets you enter authority terms structured in a hierarchy that ranges from broader to narrower. When you create an authority term, you can use this field to describe the level at which it sits.

Examples

Location file

  • Building

  • Room

  • Unit

  • Shelf

Place file

  • Continent

  • Region

  • Nation

  • State or Province or Country

  • City or Town or Village

Classification file

  • Superkingdom

  • Kingdom

  • Sub Kingdom

  • Phylum or Division

Field details

Field type

Authority field

Internal field name

AU_TAXONOMIC_LEVEL

Location

Hierarchy tab of hierarchical authority files

Searching on this field

Select Hierarchical Level in Advanced Search or use a Select Statement.

Reporting on this field

Select Hierarchical Level in Reporting.

You can sort on this field.