The impact of computerization on archival finding aids: A ramp study

Table of contents (69 p.)

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)

I - Title
II - UNESCO. General Information Programme and UNISIST
III - Records and Archives Management Programme (RAMP)

© UNESCO, 1991

Contents

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
Guides to individual repositories (Cook, Paris 1986 pp. 23-24)
Some examples of inter-repository guides

3. Advantages and problems of computerisation

Advantages
Problems

4. Current research and development

Standards for archival description in general
Control of terminology and concepts
Data exchange formats
Networks
New technology

5. Conclusions

Acknowledgements

Bibliography