Data Set Language

Definition

Describes the language of the textual information of the stored data. It is the language of the information object, not the language used to describe or interact with the metadata record.

Syntax

Data_Set_Language:

Specifications

May be used multiple times if the data is available in more than one language
80 characters from the printable ASCII character set are permitted.

Recommendations

Languages may be selected from the the Suggested Language Keywords List; see Appendix B. This list is adapted from ISO 639.

Example

Data_Set_Language: French

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