 | The impact of computerization on archival finding aids: A ramp study |
 |  | Preface |
|  | 1. Introduction |
| | Terms of reference |
| | Context |
| | Method of survey |
| | The pace of change |
| | References |
| | Levels of arrangement and description |
| | 2. Finding aids and computerisation |
| | Word processing |
| | Databases |
| | New concepts of archival information |
| | Integrated systems |
| | Guides to individual repositories (Cook, Paris 1986 pp. 23-24) |
| | RINSE and ANGAM in Australia |
| | Some examples of inter-repository guides |
| | 3. Advantages and problems of computerisation |
| | Advantages |
| | Problems |
| | Software and hardware |
| | Training |
| | Finance |
| | Data capture and back-loading |
| | Identifying the user |
| | Charges? |
| | Security |
| | Back-up |
| | Updating |
| | Documentation |
| | Electronic records |
| | 4. Current research and development |
| | Standards for archival description in general |
| | Unesco expert consultations |
| | Standards actually in place |
| | Canada: towards descriptive standards |
| | United Kingdom: the Manual of archival description |
| | Control of terminology and concepts |
| | Terminology |
| | Thesauri |
| | Data exchange formats |
| | USMARC: AMC |
| | Other formats |
| | Networks |
| | The research libraries information network (RLIN) |
| | The joint academic network (JANET) |
| | International networks? |
| | New technology |
| | Image-processing systems |
| | Multi-media systems |
| | CD-ROM |
| | 5. Conclusions |
| | Acknowledgements |
| | Bibliography |
The impact of computerization on archival finding aids: A ramp study
prepared by CHRISTOPHER KITCHING
Original: English
PGI-91/WS/16
Paris, October 1991
General Information Programme and UNISIST
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
This document is the photographic reproduction of the author's text
Recommended catalogue entry:
Kitching, Christopher
The impact of computerization on archival finding aids: a RAMP study / prepared by Christopher Kitching [for the] General Information Prograrmme and UNISIST. - Paris, UNESCO. 1991. - 69 p., 30 cm. - (PGI-91/WS/16)
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II - UNESCO. General Information Programme and UNISIST
III - Records and Archives Management Programme (RAMP)
© - UNESCO, 1991
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