WorldCat Organization
Discover details about WorldCat Organization, a subclass of WorldCat Agent.
Class
Organization
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Subclass of | Scope note |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/Organization | Entity that is structured and/or managed to meet a need or to pursue collective goals. | WorldCat Agent | Organization is intended to represent a wide variety of groups with different structures, sizes, and purposes. This may include, but is not limited to: companies, corporations, non-profits, cultural groups, communities, collectives, performing groups, religious groups, governments, sports organizations, or educational institutions. Entities do not require legal standing or recognition to be considered an organization. |
Declared Properties
absorbed by
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object |
|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/absorbedBy | Place or organization that is or is claimed to be incorporated or subsumed into the place or organization. | WorldCat Transactional Event |
absorption of
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object |
|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/absorptionOf | Place or organization that incorporates or subsumes, or claims to incorporate or subsume, the place or organization. | WorldCat Transactional Event |
acquired by
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object | Scope note |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/acquiredBy | Organization or place has agent that purchased it or claimed ownership. | WorldCat Transactional Event | Acquisition can take the form of non-financial transfers of ownership, such as gifts or donations. Acquisition can also take the the form of unjust and/or extralegal actions such as theft, coercion, or occupation. The definition of this property is not intended to confer legitimacy to any such injustices. Note that claims of ownership may be disputed. See the DEI statement in the ontology primer for more information. |
founded by
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object |
|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/foundedBy | Administrative area or organization has agent responsible for establishing or originating the entity. | WorldCat Role |
head of organization
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object |
|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/headOfOrganization | Organization has agent that fulfills the role of primary leader, figurehead, or functionary. | WorldCat Role |
headquarters
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object |
|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/headquarters | Organization has place that serves as its primary business location | WorldCat Place |
merged to form
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object |
|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/mergedToForm | Two or more places or organizations that were integrated or merged to form the place or organization. | WorldCat Transactional Event |
merger of
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object |
|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/mergerOf | Place or organization that resulted from the merger of two or more places or organizations. | WorldCat Transactional Event |
official language
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object |
|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/officialLanguage | Primary language of the administrative area or organization as determined by the administrative area or organization. | SKOS Concept |
owner
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object |
|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/owner | Organization or place has agent with legal possession. | WorldCat Role |
parent organization
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object |
|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/parentOrganization | Organization has larger organization of which it is a subordinate part. | WorldCat Organization |
separated from
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object |
|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/separatedFrom | Place or organization that results from the detachment or division from the other place or organization. | WorldCat Transactional Event |
separated into
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object |
|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/separatedInto | Place or organization that is divided into another place or organization. | WorldCat Transactional Event |
type detail
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object |
|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/typeDetail | Entity has concept that specifies its character, nature, and/or function. | SKOS Concept |
Inherited from Agent
Inherited from Thing