The history of record keeping in the UK museum and gallery sector
Charlotte Brunskill
Abstract:
Outlines the development of records management in the UK museum sector, international legislative catalysts and record-keeping standards; defines record-keeping roles and activities, and types of museum records; and describes the difference between records, archives and collections.
Key words
records
archive
object records
legislation
standards
special collections
institutional records
collections management
business/administration records
History
Within the museum environment, the value of good records – at least in one regard – has long been recognised. With the notable exception of the British Museum (established in 1753), the majority ...
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