Note: this system is still evolving so these rules may (and probably will…) change.
ILPDN – stands for Inertia Library Project Document Number. Similar to an ISBN number, an ILPDN is a code used to categorize all entries in the Inertia Library Project (ILP).
All ILPDN numbers take this form x-xx-xxx-xxxxx
- the first number describes the type of entry (article, film, advertisement, packaging…)
- the next two numbers are unique to the person who posted the item in the catalog.
- the next three numbers describe the subject/category of the entry.
- the last five numbers are the unique entry ID. These are issued chronologically.
First number – Entry Type:
- advertisement (single/campaign)
- journal article
- magazine/newspaper article
- movie/film
- company/organization
- product
- art exhibit/installation
Set of two – editor ID#:
01 – inertialibraryproject (Sara Lozito)
Set of three – subject/category:
- AGR – Agriculture/Farming
- ART – Art project/exhibit/installation
- COM – Community
- C2C – Cradle to Cradle design
- ENG – Energy
- FSH – Fisheries
- FOR – Forestry
- IND – Industrial Processes Solutions
- SES – Social Entrepreneurs
- TSP – Transportation
Set of five – entry ID#:
added chronologically.
