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Controlled Subject Tags
Template for Controlled Subject Tags:
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| Definition |
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| Comment |
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Controlled Subject Tags:
| Term Name |
Basketball |
| Definition |
A team sport played on a court with baskets on either end. |
| Comment |
Use for items related to the game basketball, including artifacts, paraphernalia, photographs of players, newspaper articles, etc. |
| Term Name |
Bell |
| Definition |
A percussion type musical instrument. |
| Comment |
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| Term Name |
Book |
| Definition |
A written text that can be published in printed or electronic form. |
| Comment |
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| Term Name |
Booklet |
| Definition |
A small type of book. |
| Comment |
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| Term Name |
Card |
| Definition |
A small sheet of cardstock or other thick paper. |
| Comment |
Includes business cards, greeting cards, invitations, etc. Disambiguate in the description field. Use “cardstock” for the material. |
| Term Name |
Cardstock |
| Definition |
A type of paper that is thicker and more durable than normal writing or printing paper. |
| Comment |
Cardstock is a type of paper. Use one or the other, but not both unless the item contains both cardstock and a different type of paper. In general, the more specific term is preferred. |
| Term Name |
Construction Paper |
| Definition |
A type of colored cardstock paper. |
| Comment |
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| Term Name |
Drawing |
| Definition |
A visual type of artwork on a two-dimensional medium. |
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| Term Name |
Fabric |
| Definition |
A type of textile that is woven, felted, knit, pounded, or otherwise made into a flat piece. |
| Comment |
There are many types of fabrics. Use more specific terms (such as felt) if applicable/available, unless the item contains multiple types of fabrics. |
| Term Name |
Felt |
| Definition |
A type of textile that is made from matted fibers. |
| Comment |
Felt is a type of fabric. Use one or the other, but not both unless the item contains both felt and a different type of fabric. In general, the more specific term is preferred |
| Term Name |
Flag |
| Definition |
A piece of fabric with a distinctive design, used as a symbol. |
| Comment |
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| Term Name |
Graduation |
| Definition |
The event of getting a diploma. |
| Comment |
Use for materials related to graduation including artifacts, paraphernalia, photographs, newspaper article, etc. |
| Term Name |
Iron |
| Definition |
A type of metal. |
| Comment |
Iron is a type of metal. Use one of the other, but not both unless the item contains both iron and a different type of metal. In general, the more specific term is preferred. Includes cast iron. |
| Term Name |
Metal |
| Definition |
An element, compound, or alloy that is a good conductor of both electricity and heat. |
| Comment |
There are many types of metals. Use more specific terms (such as iron) if applicable/available, unless the item contains multiple types of metals. |
| Term Name |
Newsprint |
| Definition |
A low-cost non-archival paper consisting mainly of wood pulp and most commonly used to print newspapers. |
| Comment |
Newspapers are made of this material. |
| Term Name |
Pamphlet |
| Definition |
An unbound booklet containing text. |
| Comment |
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| Term Name |
Paper |
| Definition |
A thin, flexible material mainly used for writing upon, printing upon, drawing, or for packaging. |
| Comment |
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| Term Name |
Photo Paper |
| Definition |
A paper coated with a light-sensitive chemical formula, used for making photographic prints. |
| Comment |
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| Term Name |
Photograph |
| Definition |
An image created by light falling on a light-sensitive surface. |
| Comment |
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| Term Name |
Plaque |
| Definition |
A flat, thin work set into a surface for decoration or to bear an inscription. |
| Comment |
If the plaque is an award trophy, do not use trophy item type in addition to plaque. |
| Term Name |
Plastic |
| Definition |
A type of material that is made of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic solids. |
| Comment |
There are many types of plastics. Use a more specific term (such as vinyl) if applicable/available, unless the item contains multiple types of plastics. |
| Term Name |
Report |
| Definition |
An informational, formal, and detailed text. |
| Comment |
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| Term Name |
Ribbon |
| Definition |
A long, narrow woven textile, used for trimming, belts, filets, and straps of various kinds. |
| Comment |
Ribbons are also used as trophies/awards. |
| Term Name |
Sign |
| Definition |
A display (such as a lettered board or a configuration of neon tubing) used to identify or advertise a place of business or a product. |
| Comment |
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| Term Name |
Sports |
| Definition |
Forms of competitive physical activity or games which, through casual or organized participation, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants, and in some cases, entertainment for spectators. |
| Comment |
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| Term Name |
Student Organization |
| Definition |
An organization operated by students for students. |
| Comment |
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| Term Name |
Trophy |
| Definition |
A reward for a specific achievement. |
| Comment |
Typically a cup, but can refer to any physical reward or award that isn’t a more specific type (such as a medal). |
| Term Name |
Vinyl |
| Definition |
A polymer of vinyl compound or product. |
| Comment |
Vinyl is a type of plastic. Use one or the other, but not both unless the item contains both vinyl and a different type of plastic. In general, the more specific term is preferred. Use for vinyl records, vinyl tiles, etc. |
| Term Name |
Wood |
| Definition |
A fibrous material from trees or other plants. |
| Comment |
Includes plywood and particle board. |
| Term Name |
Yearbook |
| Definition |
Publication documenting events of a year, often of a school. |
| Comment |
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| Term Name |
Yearbook Cover |
| Definition |
Outer, protective section of a yearbook. |
| Comment |
Refers to a partial or destroyed item. Do not use for a complete yearbook. |
