- Introduced the ImageTilingServiceEndpoint class for tiled high-resolution image delivery, including deep-zoom and transformation capabilities, with multilingual descriptions and structured aliases.
- Archived the ID class as a backwards-compatible alias for Identifier, marking it as deprecated to enforce the use of the canonical Identifier model.
- Deleted the `rights_statement_url` slot definition as it is no longer needed.
- Added multiple new slots including `has_legal_basis`, `has_statement`, `impose`, `pose_condition`, and `reviewed_through` with detailed descriptions and ontology alignments.
- Updated existing slots to improve clarity and consistency, including renaming `close_mappings` to `related_mappings` in several definitions.
- Enhanced the `require` slot with additional aliases for better usability.
- Improved documentation and comments across all slot definitions to clarify their purpose and usage.
- Removed obsolete slots: `has_or_had_custodian_observation`, `provider`, and `specificity_annotation`.
- Updated `has_or_had_score` slot to use `SpecificityScore` class and modified its description and examples.
- Added new slots: `end_seconds`, `end_time`, `has_archive_path`, `has_or_had_custodian_name`, `protocol_name`, and `protocol_version`.
- Introduced a script `check_annotation_types.py` to validate the presence and structure of `custodian_types` in YAML files.
- Added a script `update_specificity.py` to automate updates related to `SpecificityAnnotation` to `SpecificityScore`.
- Updated WorldCatIdentifier.yaml to remove unnecessary description and ensure consistent formatting.
- Enhanced WorldHeritageSite.yaml by breaking long description into multiple lines for better readability and removed unused attributes.
- Simplified WritingSystem.yaml by removing redundant attributes and ensuring consistent formatting.
- Cleaned up XPathScore.yaml by removing unnecessary attributes and ensuring consistent formatting.
- Improved YoutubeChannel.yaml by breaking long description into multiple lines for better readability.
- Enhanced YoutubeEnrichment.yaml by breaking long description into multiple lines for better readability.
- Updated YoutubeVideo.yaml to break long description into multiple lines and removed legacy field name.
- Refined has_or_had_affiliation.yaml by removing unnecessary comments and ensuring clarity.
- Cleaned up is_or_was_retrieved_at.yaml by removing unnecessary comments and ensuring clarity.
- Added rules for generic slots and avoiding rough edits in schema files to maintain structural integrity.
- Introduced changes_or_changed_through.yaml to define a new slot for linking entities to change events.
- Deleted obsolete chapter slots: chapter_description, chapter_end_seconds, chapter_end_time, chapter_id, chapter_index, chapter_source, chapter_start_seconds, chapter_start_time, humidity_tolerance, parent_chapter_id.
- Archived previous versions of deleted slots for reference.
- Introduced new generic slots: end_seconds, end_time, has_or_had_parent, has_or_had_sequence_index to streamline schema and improve consistency.
- Updated descriptions and mappings for new slots to ensure clarity and maintain functionality.
- Introduced GeospatialLocation class for specific geospatial locations.
- Added HandsOnFacility class representing facilities for hands-on experiences.
- Created Hyponym class for narrower terms or instances.
- Added ImagingEquipment class for imaging-related equipment.
- Introduced LoadingDock class for loading dock facilities.
- Created LocalCollection class for locally held collections.
- Added Locker class for storage lockers available to visitors/staff.
- Introduced MichelinStarRating class for Michelin star ratings.
- Created MicrofilmReader class for equipment used to read microfilms.
- Added OperationalArchive class for archives containing operational records.
- Introduced OperationalUnit class for operational units within organizations.
- Added has_or_had_archive slot for associating archives with entities.
- Created has_or_had_rating slot for ratings assigned to entities.
- Introduced has_or_had_section slot for sections or units within organizations.
- Added has_geospatial_location slot linking nominal places to precise geospatial coordinates.