# Record Icons

<figure><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/CTP2TLqsSr7S5fXMPqm5Barx9Vk1x-gO2YIwlpPyQ31Ue2wCJawxNGeRZQKSsO4kvQNtu9LAizXBS1F_c3MmColqpim52IzQ_8lfkaB4kf8sIMOmVH1tTd0Q0Se5Id40cuJmpDBylVU9UnnUlg" alt=""><figcaption><p>From <a href="https://doi.org/10.25504/FAIRsharing.wkggtx">Dryad’s FAIRsharing record</a>.</p></figcaption></figure>

FAIRsharing metadata indicators, visible at the top of each record, provide an “at-a-glance” overview of the key metadata associated with a record.

## Record Status

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/eH8R5xY98zAz8ZqQF1ra--TX6gojyHpS1PH0lyrTBaMtLNtzU65Svx5lcq2WNr2u5PlO2qMhGSL4gy_rMVuifJynOnEAf1ROujts___uS5qP4ThjE7eX1a7Qd7BF7QlFEZ70Q6ig-oVBgB9Mig" alt=""><figcaption><p>A record status indicator.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

The record status icon indicates if the resource is ready / in development / deprecated / uncertain. Please see our [record status](https://fairsharing.gitbook.io/fairsharing/record-sections-and-fields/general-information/status) section for more information.&#x20;

## Licence

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ScFDUqxEKXE1fanya9ceq6HtxgRDIxlnsJS-dRyawTvT5ekv1sdSiQh2nrJcguhZue6pDfDq2P15aZO2SLXqLdWs97jMZKsKJZBB-yBCLLfWy8jlYgzH9jEJeBmZZ86a9eppfYtqt5SzcLZSZQ" alt=""><figcaption><p>This icon is present when licence(s) are provided.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

The licence icon is used when at least one licence is described. Full information is available in the [licence](https://fairsharing.gitbook.io/fairsharing/record-sections-and-fields/licences-and-support-links/licences) section for that record.

## Maintainer

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GIxAcnFxZdgUpaJhUZQez4877b0FVkKK1r3RF97enBPTh7HUnManlVrnNuOMPDemNhQ70irpe2B3hkC3TVplOk61MrFnSsIbKDR76DXldCkpCsRj6Ei2sq_ZrA-R94_7U6wKZ-Hr1S0tc3k3dw" alt=""><figcaption><p>This icon shows that a developer of that resource has claimed the record.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

The maintainer icon indicates that the record has at least one maintainer. Maintainers not only help keep resources discoverable by the research community, but also help us to provide a complete and up-to-date view of scientific standards, policies and databases for researchers, funders and publishers. Please also see our documentation for [claiming a record](https://fairsharing.gitbook.io/fairsharing/master) for a resource you develop.

## Relationships

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/d3KDgYetudmlmhFcJff4HdyqUM__wzWyuYKvXiN2HwaVenvQqkbXWQM8Xy7JHfRtcu6qt76-6pck-p2wkua-IGmUlRwAahxiYUWKe0mFFnJRGq0_Pxhx6wcYq7gBJ2J9YmWjGousWnguJ-eq0g" alt=""><figcaption><p>From left to right, these relationship icons are present when at least one standard, database or data policy is linked to this record.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

This trio of relationship icons tells you if at least one of that relationship type is present within the record. FAIRsharing has the ability to store and display the [relationships between resources](https://fairsharing.gitbook.io/fairsharing/associated-records), a key feature in understanding the landscape of standards, databases and policies around a particular resource. This information places a resource in context – which standards does a database implement, how is it interoperable with other resources?&#x20;

## API availability

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/01xb1stBbYfhqkQsG3inui1XGEg-OH3hTVdvMWyOEAX2g6z3KuuE0ypLq_-FRLbcvWZUyxb3FhiAes7P02zc8o-XpeLPxyUVacFPmgYJc1fqDCid5cKgrV4P084r12N1oBn6CnmS44BDlkmx0g" alt=""><figcaption><p>If a record has information on programmatic access, this icon will be displayed.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

This icon is used when information on programmatically accessing the resource is available. More details can be found in the [Data Process](https://fairsharing.gitbook.io/fairsharing/additional-information/data-processes) section of the record.

## Identifier Schema

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/miDe6Su5zC0acVtcEY9MAP45psjlWHff83C7VUOEfpH3jvXzfjiLuOLMWWWch6fHeHLAd62Qja4wd0SKa9oJXhz3py3Qp2Bs6aOXjiVb4-NNZ7QU9GhOvDh-_A41OGFnbUjGxOVRd9sz2Bk2RA" alt=""><figcaption><p>If the resource is directly related to at least one identifier schema, this icon will be displayed.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

The identifier icon indicates that the record is linked to at least one [identifier schema](https://fairsharing.gitbook.io/fairsharing/record-sections-and-fields/general-information/registry-type) (such as DOI or ARK identifiers).

## Certification / Community Badge

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/AQiszbzCuNYEFJCh7gLSFgOnkefCLwKwg4rwFYtnM0IGBfvvaKXBsQmUVoMOX_JMmCFNyfayL0UXAWcG2uFSFgVFEbEeAmcYjbckv6H_1O_pvIx_KOu8mC__b4Mbf0mWK-6u4fQKu8t8Z9Zlcw" alt=""><figcaption><p>This icon is visible on records where at least one community badge or certification is provided.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

The certification / community badge icon shows whether the record has at least one certificate or community badge. Please note that this is self-reported information that should be confirmed with the certification agency or community described.

*This information has been drawn from the* [*blog post*](https://blog.fairsharing.org/?p=244) *that originally described this work.*