contentrecords

Content records are discrete units of content stored within a repository for use in information systems, websites, digital libraries, and enterprise workflows. They function as the primary objects in many content management and records management environments, encapsulating both the content itself and the contextual information needed to manage, retrieve, and preserve it over time.

A content record typically includes the content payload (text, images, audio, video, or structured data) and metadata such as title, author, creation date, language, rights, taxonomy tags, version number, status (draft, reviewed, published), and provenance. An object identifier, container relationships (parent/child), and access controls determine how it is stored and who can access or modify it.

Lifecycle and governance: Content records usually follow a lifecycle that includes creation, editing, review, approval, publishing, archival, and eventual disposition. Version history and audit trails support accountability and rollback. Retention policies, privacy protections, and compliance requirements shape how long records are kept and how they are disposed of.

Storage and interoperability: Content records may be stored in relational databases, document stores, or file systems, depending on the system architecture. Many platforms expose content records through APIs and adhere to standards or models such as CMIS, Dublin Core, or schema.org to support interoperability and exporting of content and metadata.

Examples and scope: In a content management system, each published article, blog post, or page is a content record. In digital asset management, an image or video file with its metadata is a content record.