Asetsused

Asetsused is a term used in the field of digital asset management to denote a metadata indicator that records whether a given asset has been used in production. The word is a compact blend of “assets” and “used,” and it appears in some schemas and documentation as a shorthand field name describing asset utilization.

Definition and data model

Asetsused is commonly implemented as a boolean value, with true indicating that the asset has been used, and false indicating it has not. In more detailed schemas, it may be represented as an enumerated type with values such as unused, used_internally, or used_externally. Some implementations extend the field with additional context, including a timestamp of last use and a brief usage_context describing where or how the asset was deployed.

Purpose and usage

The primary purpose of asetsused is to aid asset lifecycle management. It supports licensing compliance, helps with pruning and deaccessioning unused assets, and assists usage analytics by distinguishing assets that contribute to production from those that do not. It can also inform governance processes by highlighting assets that may require updates, replacements, or revalidation of licensing terms.

Relation to related terms

Asetsused relates to broader concepts such as asset management, metadata schemas, and usage analytics. It is one of several fields used to track asset provenance and utilization, and may be complemented by related metadata like last_used, usage_context, and licensing information.

Examples

An asset record may show asetsused = true with last_used = 2024-11-12 and usage_context = “marketing campaign.” Another record might show asetsused = false with last_used = null.

Notes

The term is not universally standardized, and its interpretation can vary between organizations. Documentation should specify the intended semantics and data format in each schema.