Object Type field

The Object Type field records the physical type of object.

Examples

  • Book

  • Specimen

  • Furniture

  • Slide

In Library collections, you can use this field to record the carrier type.

Field details

Field type

Authority field

Internal field name

OBJECT_TYPE

Location

  • Object > Identification window > Title, Artist, Date tab

  • Object > Library window > Subject/Related Records tab

  • Object > Accessory window > Description tab

Searching on this field

Select Object Type in Advanced Search or use a Select Statement.

Reporting on this field

Select Object Type in Reporting.

You can sort on this field.