I see now, there are two proposed approaches:
(1) a diagnostic uri, e.g.
info:srw/diagnostic/1/<code>
where the change required would be to type <code> as a uri instead of
integer in the diagnostic schema.
(2) a diagnostic namespace:
info:srw/diagnostic-namespace/1/<namespace>
where the code is supplied separately. This requires adding this field to
the schema.
With (1) we'd have to assign an authority for each namespace. "1" would be
reserved for "standard" diagnostics. "2" would be for diagnostics that Rob
wants. If Ralph wants diagnostics he would get an authority assigned, or he
could use http.
With (2) multiple namespaces could be assigned from one authority (maybe
useful, maybe not). I think approach (1) would require more editorial work.
So administratively and editorially (1) might be more of a burden.
Technically though, I like (1) better than (2).
--Ray
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