Binary Object Content Model
The Binary Object Content Model provides object preservation at the bit stream level. This content model does not provide any means of access or visualization of the objects within the CTDA.
Binary Content Model Supported File Formats
Any file format is accepted using the Binary Content Model
Adding a Binary Object
Log in to manage.ctdigitalarchive.org.
Navigate to your collection.
Click the "Manage" tab.
Click "+ Add an object to this Collection".
Select "Islandora Binary Content Model" from the "Select a Content Model to Ingest" dropdown and then click "Next".
Select the MODS form you wish to use.
You will be taken to the CTDA MODS form.
The first required field you need to populate is the title of your object.
The next required field is the "Resource Type". Depending on what is contained in your binary object, choose the appropriate type from the dropdown menu.
The third required field in the form is "Digital Origin". Depending on the content of your binary object, enter either "reformatted digital" or "born digital" into the text box.
The fourth required field is the "Held By" field. Select your institution from the dropdown menu.
The final required field is the "Rights" field. Choose your institution from the dropdown menu. If you do not have a customized rights statement, select "Creative Commons NC-BY".
Click "Next" and the next page is where you will upload your object.
Click "Choose file" and find the file you want to ingest.
Once you have chosen your file, click the "Upload" button.
Finally click the "Ingest" button.
After your object has been ingested, you will be taken to the page containing your object. From this page you can manage your object.
Manage Your Object
To learn how to manage your object, visit the Managing Objects in the Repository Guide.
Video Guide: Binary Object Content Model
Datastreams for Binary Objects
ID | Label |
|---|---|
RELS-EXT | Default Fedora relationship metadata |
OBJ | The uploaded primary datastream |
MODS | MODS record, created at time of ingest |
DC | Dublin Core Record |
TN | Thumbnail image, created at time of ingest |
Datastreams
To lean more about Datastreams, visit the Datastream Guide.