dct:publisher is currently mandatory for both catalogues and datasets. However, a reference to the publisher of a dataset may not be available in the original metadata, because this information was either not foreseen or unknown.
I would suggest making dct:publisher recommended.
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Consideration
If this information is not generally available, the property should not be mandatory.
Proposed resolution
Make Publisher recommended for Dataset
Proposed action
Move Publisher from section 7.3.1. Mandatory properties for Dataset to section 7.3.2. Recommended properties for Dataset
Thanks, Makx.
I wonder whether we should consider making "publisher" recommended also for catalogues. Or we are sure that this information is always available?
Andrea,
I think that it always needs to be clear who the publisher of the catalogue is. First of all, it is in the interest of the publisher to be known, and secondly, a re-user needs to know who is responsible for the catalogue.
Resolved at meeting 18 July 2013, see report at https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/document/dcat-application-profile-wg-virtual-meeting-2013-07-18.
Resolution implemented in draft 0.04 at https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/document/dcat-application-profile-data-portals-europe-draft-final-text.