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 | An entity which 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 | A 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 | A 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 | An Agent which purchased or claimed ownership over the Place or Organization. | 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 | An Agent responsible for establishing the Organization. | WorldCat Role |
head of organization
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object | Scope note |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/headOfOrganization | An Agent which is the primary leader of the Organization. | WorldCat Role | Includes, but is not limited to: the primary leader, figurehead, chief executive, or functionary. |
headquarters
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object |
|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/headquarters | A Place which serves as the primary business location of the Organization. | 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 which were integrated 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 | A Place or Organization which resulted from the integration 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 | A self-determined primary language of the Organization. | SKOS Concept |
owner
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object |
|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/owner | An Agent which has, or claims to have, legal possession of the Organization or Place. | WorldCat Role |
parent organization
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object |
|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/parentOrganization | A larger Organization of which the Organization is a subordinate part. | WorldCat Organization |
separated from
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object |
|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/separatedFrom | A Place or Organization which results from a 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 | A Place or Organization which is divided the other Place or Organization. | WorldCat Transactional Event |
type detail
| URI (Universal Resource Identifier) | Description | Expected object |
|---|---|---|
| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/typeDetail | A concept which specifies the entity's character, nature, and/or function. | SKOS Concept |
Inherited from Agent
Inherited from Thing