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Describing Archives: A Content Standard Version 2022.0.3.2
  • About
  • PDF Version 2019.0.3
  • Preface
  • Statement of Principles
  • Overview of Archival Description
  • Part I
    • Introduction to Describing Archival Materials
    • Chapter 1: Levels of Description
    • Chapter 2: Identity Elements
    • Chapter 3: Content and Structure Elements
      • 3.1 Scope and Content (Required)
      • 3.2 System of Arrangement (Added Value)
    • Chapter 4: Conditions of Access and Use Elements
    • Chapter 5: Acquisition and Appraisal Elements
    • Chapter 6: Related Materials Elements
    • Chapter 7: Notes Element
    • Chapter 8: Description Control Element
  • Part II
    • Introduction to Archival Authority Records
    • Chapter 9: Archival Authority Records
    • Chapter 10: Form of the Name
    • Chapter 11: Description of the Person, Family, or Corporate Body
    • Chapter 12: Related Corporate Bodies, Persons, and Families
    • Chapter 13: Authority Record Management
    • Chapter 14: Related Archival Materials and Other Resources
    • Sample Archival Authority Record
  • Changelog
  • Appendices

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  • 3.1 Scope and Content (Required)
  • 3.2 System of Arrangement (Added Value)
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