4.2.4.1.3 - Documentation shall describe any processes used for changes to such identifiers.
Introduction
Scholars Portal has few instances causing the need for a change to an identifier. The examples below are some exceptions.
- In the case of a collision, the URI that was generated will be appended with an underscore (_) and a sequential number beginning with one. This number will increment for each duplicate URI.
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SP has a systematic process for changing identifiers. Changes are rare. The only situation encountered to date involves the replacement of an article with a new version of the same article at the Provider's request. The new copy of an article will supersede the old and claim the original identifier. The old copy of the article will retain the original identifier with “_old1”
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appended to the end.
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In the case of subsequent replacements, the replaced article will be appended with "_old<X>", where <X> is the next available integer.
Please see document below for further details.
Responsibility
Digital Preservation Policy Librarian - Ensures proper functioning of overall system.
Relevant Document