How Do We Document Heritage Collections?
When undertaking a collection documentation project, you must determine the most appropriate method.
There are generally two steps to follow in documenting collections:
- taking inventory, which includes counts and the physical inventory;
- cataloguing.
Each step has advantages and requirements. Let us take a look at some of them.
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