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Records management for museums and galleries : an introduction / Charlotte Brunskill and Sarah R. Demb.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Brunskill, Charlotte.
Contributor:
Demb, Sarah R.
George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.
Series:
Chandos information professional series
Chandos Information Professional series
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Public records.
Business records--Management.
Business records.
Archives.
Physical Description:
xviii, 259 pages : illustrations tables ; 24 cm.
Place of Publication:
Oxford : Chandos, 2012.
Summary:
"Offers a comprehensive overview of records management work within the heritage sector and draws on over a decade of experience in applying fundamental principles and practices to the specific cirumstances of museums." BOOK JACKET.
Contents:
1 The history of record keeping in the UK museum and gallery sector / Charlotte Brunskill Brunskill, Charlotte 1
History 1
Record keeping in museums: roles 19
Record keeping in museums: record types 24
Notes 32
2 Records management basics / Sarah R. Demb Demb, Sarah R. 35
Introduction 35
What is a record? 36
What is records management? 37
The 'difference' between archives and records management 39
Basic records management concepts 41
Notes 45
3 Making a business case for records management / Sarah R. Demb Demb, Sarah R. 47
Introduction 47
Compile a business case 49
The importance of communication 57
Notes 62
4 Legislation and records management requirements / Charlotte Brunskill Brunskill, Charlotte 63
Introduction 63
Public Records Acts 1958 and 1967 64
Local government legislation 68
Data Protection Act 1998 69
Freedom of Information Act 2000 79
Environmental Information Regulations 2004 86
Other relevant legislation 90
Notes 94
5 The records survey / Charlotte Brunskill Brunskill, Charlotte 97
Why conduct a survey? 97
Pre-survey: the importance of planning 98
The survey: issues and tips 112
Post-survey: analyse, summarise and report 119
6 Strategy and action planning / Sarah R. Demb Demb, Sarah R. 123
Introduction 123
Why to plan 124
How to plan 125
How to make the plan into a strategy 127
Planning for required resources 128
Notes 135
7 Developing a file plan, retention schedule and records management programme / Charlotte Brunskill Brunskill, Charlotte 137
Introduction 137
The file plan 138
The records retention schedule 152
Implementing a records management programme 156
A final word 170
Notes 171
8 Resources / Sarah R. Demb Demb, Sarah R. 173
UK legislation and regulations 173
Spoliation and repatriation 174
Professional bodies 175
Discussion lists 175
Useful guidance and training 175
Standards 177
Bibliography 178.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-250) and index.
Local Notes:
Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.
ISBN:
1843346370
9781843346371
OCLC:
793985562
Publisher Number:
99951327492

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