The Cataloging OSID is an auxiliary service and provides a means for organizing OsidObjects into OsidCatalogs. An OsidObject is represented by an OSID Id.

Catalogs can be organized into hierarchies for federation. A Catalog that is a parent of another catalog includes the Ids of its children.

The Cataloging OSID provides the core definition for the cataloging functions used throughout the OSIDs and aids in the adaptability of cataloging structures.

Sub Packages

The Cataloging OSID includes a rules package for managing the behavior of a Catalog in a federated hierarchy.