ACA Arrangement and Description Flashcards
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What is the principle of original order in archival arrangement?
Answer: Maintaining the creator’s arrangement of records
Original order preserves the internal structure and context in which records were created, aiding researchers in understanding their use.
Which standard is most commonly used for describing archival materials in the United States?
Answer: DACS
Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) is the primary U.S. standard for describing archival content.
What is a finding aid in archival description?
Answer: A guide to the content and structure of a collection
A finding aid is a tool that helps users discover the contents, structure, and context of a collection.
Which element is typically included in an archival finding aid?
Answer: Scope and content note
Scope and content notes provide users with a summary of a collection's subjects, functions, and significance.
What is the purpose of hierarchical description in archival work?
Answer: To provide context from collection to item level
Hierarchical description starts with general information (like the collection level) and narrows down to specific items.
Which level of archival description provides the broadest overview?
Answer: Collection level
The collection level offers a general summary of the entire body of records and is the top of the descriptive hierarchy.