Overview

When completing the description of a collection, it is important to also describe the finding aid itself. Cite the authors of the description, any sponsors, and date of creation. Also capture the rules of description used (e.g. DACS) and the language of the description.

Sections

See individual pages for additional information.

  • EAD IDA unique identifier used as an ID for the EAD record generated by ArchivesSpace.
  • EAD LocationThe URL for the EAD instance itself (as opposed to HTML or other derivatives).
  • Finding Aid TitleA title for the resource record finding aid and not for the collection.
  • Finding Aid DateThe date when collection level description is initially completed.
  • Finding Aid AuthorName(s) of the individual(s) responsible for the creation of the finding aid.
  • Description RulesThe convention followed in the creation of the resource record.
  • Language of DescriptionLanguage of the description of finding aid. 
  • SponsorDenotes funding sources. Use if a gift or grant was given to process or preserve collection.

 

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