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From: Lee Hoffman <>
Subject: Re: [TMG] Cref or Citation Reference
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2005 23:43:40 -0400
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Rae Jean wrote:
>Have been using File Reference element to hold this type of information.
>Trying to determine advantage of changing to Cref.
>The Cref information would be displayed on the Citation screen instead of
>the Source Definition screen where the File Reference data is displayed.
>
>Any thoughts on the advantages or disadvantages of using Cref element over
>the File Reference element?

The intent of the [File Reference] is for use in describing the source
document itself while the [Cref] is used in relation to the
Repository. For example, the [Cref] might be used to enter the shelf
number of a document within a library or the location of a paper within
your files. Conversely, the File Reference might be a serial number of a
pension application.

There are similarities. But the Cref is one that may change from
repository to repository which the File Reference would remain the same
even in a different repository.

Hope this helps -

Lee Hoffman/KY (At NGS in Nashville)
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