Phase 1a Schema Test Collection

Overview - What this is (form, dates, scope)

This collection contains metadata and test files related to a Phase 1a schema testing initiative conducted in 2023. It includes three primary files: a JSON document outlining entity relationships, a text file testing schema type fields, and a PINAX metadata file describing the collection itself. The materials focus on technical testing of archival schema structures.

Background - Relevant context about creation/provenance

The collection is associated with the Arke Institute, as noted in metadata, though creator and institutional details remain unidentified. It was generated in 2023 as part of a systematic test of archival schema frameworks, likely for digital preservation or archival management systems. The PINAX metadata file links the collection to the "Phase 1a" testing program, with connections to broader schema development efforts.

Contents - What's in it, key subjects and details

Key components include:

• `test-phase1a.txt`: A plain text file explicitly labeled as a "Phase 1a schema test file," used to test "type" field functionality.
• `relationships.json`: A structured file mapping entities (e.g., "phase1aschematestcollection," "arke_institute") to codes, indicating relationships between test files, projects, and institutional ties.
• `pinax.json`: Metadata describing the collection, including subjects ("Schema," "Test," "Phase 1a"), creation date (2023), and an access URL pointing to the Arke Institute's repository.

Scope - Coverage (dates, geography, topics, what's included/excluded)

The collection is narrowly focused on 2023 testing activities related to Phase 1a schema development. It excludes substantive archival content beyond technical test files and metadata. Geographically and institutionally specific details are limited, with no records of geographic locations or extensive project documentation. The scope is strictly technical, centered on schema validation rather than broader archival practices. Rights information and creator details remain unspecified.