dctitleCatalog

dctitleCatalog is a metadata element used in certain digital library and archival systems. It is part of the Dublin Core metadata initiative, which provides a set of core vocabulary terms for describing digital resources. The dctitleCatalog element is specifically intended to hold the title of a catalog or index that describes a larger collection of resources. It is distinct from the dctitle element, which typically refers to the title of the individual resource being described.

For example, if a digital library contains a collection of digitized historical maps, and there is a separate catalog or index that lists and describes these maps, the title of that catalog would be placed in the dctitleCatalog element of the metadata for each individual map. This allows users to understand the context of the resource and discover related descriptive materials. The use of dctitleCatalog helps in organizing and navigating large, complex digital collections by providing links to overarching descriptive tools. It is not as commonly used as other Dublin Core elements like dctitle, creator, or subject, but it serves a specific organizational purpose within systems that employ it.