RMR_Mode: Code for Mode of Expression
Version Date: 14 Oct 2005
Mode is defined as relating to the way in which the content of the resource is expressed, perceived, or interacted with. Distinctions of mode involve sensory experience (as in auditory versus visual), time experience (as in full-motion versus still image), method of creation (as in photographic versus graphic), potential or actual nature of resource (as in recording versus live performance).
Code	Name	Description	DCMI Type	Examples
DA	Dataset	A set of textual or numerical data ordered according to a structured schema, in digital format intended for direct machine processing	Dataset	a database table
GR	Graphic	2 dimensional visual object, printed, drawn, painted, or in digital format	Image	a drawing, clip art file, or poster
IR	Interactive resource	A computer-based resource which requires interaction from the user to be understood, executed, or experienced, but does not permit the user to create or alter independent and persistent resources (contrast with Software Application) and does not perform a transaction with another party (constrast with Service)	Interactive resource	a computer game, virtual reality environment,
MA	Manipulative	Three-dimensional object, work of art or reproduction	PhysicalObject	a model, diorama, game, puzzle, sculpture, toy, clothing, or stitchery
MN	Musical notation	Any type of score or manuscript music notation.	Text
MP	Map	Cartographic image, printed, manuscript or in digital format; for numerical geospatial data (e.g., points of latitude and longitude) use dataset	Image
MU	Music	Live performance or recording of music--sounds as opposed to notation (for which, use Musical notation).	Sound
PH	Photograph	Photographic image in film or plate negative, slide, print, or digital format.	Image
PR	Presentation	A work of sequential images with or without sound accompaniment usually used with a group audience	Image	a Power Point presentation, slide show, or film strip
SA	Software application	Software used to create or alter persistent and separable resources. By contrast, a computer file that is created or manipulated should be categorized according to the nature of the computer file content, e.g., Text for a document, Graphic for a clip art work, or Photograph for a digital photo	Software	word processing software, graphic design software, speech analysis software
SC	Script	Monologue/dialogue with or without stage instruction for a performable work.	Text
SP	Speech	Live performance or recording of spoken words	Sound
SV	Service	A resource (whether automated or not) that is operated by another agent and performs a function of value to the user	Service	A chat room, travel booking service, or online store
TE	Text	Printed, typed, hand-written or in digital format; include a scanned image file of textual material in this category (not as Graphic)	Text
VI	Video	Full-motion visual resource with or without accompanying sound, whether live action or animated, whether actually stored on film, magnetic tape or any digital medium	Image
DCMI Type Vocabulary, see:
http://dublincore.org/documents/dcmi-type-vocabulary/