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archival description (collections management functions, information handling functions, ... Functions (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: In the context of archives and manuscript collections, archival description encompasses the dual processes of cataloging and the production of finding aids. |
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archival description (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,N)
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description, archival (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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.... Functions (hierarchy name) (G) |
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........ functions (activities) (G) |
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............ <functions by general context> (G) |
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................ information handling functions (G) |
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.................... collections management functions (G) |
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........................ archival description (G) |
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