Records management for museums and galleries, an introduction, Charlotte Brunskill and Sarah R. Demb
Type
Label
Records management for museums and galleries, an introduction, Charlotte Brunskill and Sarah R. Demb
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-250) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Records management for museums and galleries
Nature of contents
bibliographydictionaries
Oclc number
1852903975
Responsibility statement
Charlotte Brunskill and Sarah R. Demb
Series statement
Chandos Information Professional series,, 2052-210X
Sub title
an introduction
Summary
"Offers a comprehensive overview of records management work within the heritage sector and draws on over a decade of experience in applying fundamental principles and practices to the specific cirumstances of museums." BOOK JACKET
Table Of Contents
Cover; Records Management for Museums and Galleries: An introduction; Copyright; Contents; List of figures; Acronyms; Acknowledgements; Preface; Note; About the authors; 1 The history of record keeping in the UK museum and gallery sector; History; Record keeping in museums: roles; Record keeping in museums: record types; Notes; 2 Records management basics; Introduction; What is a record?; What is records management?; The 'difference' between archives and records management; Basic records management concepts; Notes; 3 Making a business case for records management; IntroductionCompile a business caseThe importance of communication; Notes; 4 Legislation and records management requirements; Introduction; Public Records Acts 1958 and 1967; Local government legislation; Data Protection Act 1998; Freedom of Information Act 2000; Environmental Information Regulations 2004; Other relevant legislation; Notes; 5 The records survey; Why conduct a survey?; Pre-survey: the importance of planning; The survey: issues and tips; Post-survey: analyse, summarise and report; 6 Strategy and action planning; Introduction; Why to plan; How to plan; How to make the plan into a strategyPlanning for required resourcesNotes; 7 Developing a file plan, retention schedule and records management programme; Introduction; The file plan; The records retention schedule; Implementing a records management programme; A final word; Notes; 8 Resources; UK legislation and regulations; Spoliation and repatriation; Professional bodies; Discussion lists; Useful guidance and training; Standards; Bibliography; Appendix 1: Risk assessment template and scoring framework; Risk rating; Appendix 2: Business case example; 1. Introduction; 2. Defining the boundaries of the records management programme3. Establishing the record-keeping situation at the museum4. Implementing the records management programme; Appendix 3: Sample data protection survey form; Appendix 4: Museum record series commonly containing personal data; Appendix 5: Sample data protection policies; The National Portrait Gallery Data Protection Policy; 1. Introduction; 2. Scope; 3. Definitions; 4. Legal basis; 5. Statement of principles; 6. Responsibilities; 7. Procedures; 8. Breach; 9. Review; 10. Date of approval; Museum of London Data Protection Policy; 1. Introduction; 2. Scope; 3. Purpose; 4. Definition of terms5. Responsibilities6. Policy; 7. Guidance on supporting procedures, related policies and the regulatory environment; 8. Queries; Appendix 6: Sample data protection statements; Introduction; Instructions; Standard statements; Appendix 7: Data subject access request form; Museum of London Data Subject Access Request Form; Appendix 8: Sample records management policy; National Portrait Gallery Archives and Records Management Policy; 1. Introduction; 2. Scope; 3. Definitions; 4. Legal basis; 5. Statement of principles; 6. Responsibilities; 7. Procedures; 8. Breach of policy; 9. Review