A Glossary of Archival and Records Terminology

RICHARD PEARCE-MOSES


 
   
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intellectual control

RT:administrative control; catalog; finding aid; physical control; process control

Definition   

n. ~ The creation of tools such as catalogs, finding aids, or other guides that enable researchers to locate relevant materials relevant to their interests.

Notes

Intellectual control includes exploiting access tools developed by the creator of the materials and, typically, received with the collection. However, these tools must be integrated into the repository's other tools.
 

 

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