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Author:   Charlotte Brunskill (Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art) ,  Sarah Demb (Museum of London, UK)
Publisher:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.500kg
ISBN:  

9781843346371

ISBN 10:   1843346370
Pages:   278
Publication Date:   27 April 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

List of figures Acronyms Acknowledgements Preface About the authors Chapter 1: The history of record keeping in the UK museum and gallery sector Abstract: History Record keeping in museums: roles Record keeping in museums: record types Chapter 2: Records management basics Abstract: Introduction What is a record? What is records management? The ‘difference’ between archives and records management Basic records management concepts Chapter 3: Making a business case for records management Abstract: Introduction Compile a business case The importance of communication Chapter 4: Legislation and records management requirements Abstract: 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 Chapter 5: The records survey Abstract Why conduct a survey? Pre-survey: the importance of planning The survey: issues and tips Post-survey: analyse, summarise and report Chapter 6: Strategy and action planning Abstract: Introduction Why to plan How to plan How to make the plan into a strategy Planning for required resources Chapter 7: Developing a file plan, retention schedule and records management programme Abstract: Introduction The file plan The records retention schedule Implementing a records management programme A final word Chapter 8: Resources UK legislation and regulations Spoliation and repatriation Professional bodies Discussion lists Useful guidance and training Standards Appendices: policies, forms and checklists Appendix 1: Risk assessment template and scoring framework Appendix 2: Business case example Appendix 3: Sample data protection survey form Appendix 4: Museum record series commonly containing personal data Appendix 5: Sample data protection policies Appendix 6: Sample data protection statements Appendix 7: Data subject access request form Appendix 8: Sample records management policy Appendix 9: Museum record series commonly containing environmental information Appendix 10: Records survey questionnaire forms Appendix 11: Supplies checklist template Appendix 12: Sample records transfer instruction and forms for staff References Index

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This book will doubtless prove to be a useful guide for those responsible for records management in the museum and gallery sector. <br>-Australian Library Journal

This book will doubtless prove to be a useful guide for those responsible for records management in the museum and gallery sector., Australian Library Journal

Author Information

Charlotte Brunskill is Archivist and Records Manager at the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art (sister institution to the Yale Centre for British Art). Before this, she spent seven years at the National Portrait Gallery where she was responsible for establishing, from scratch, a comprehensive records management and archive programme. Charlotte has published numerous articles and taught records management. She holds a Master’s degree in Archive Administration and Records Management from University College London, UK. Sarah R. Demb is the first Records Manager at the Museum of London and is also responsible for its institutional archive. Previously, she was advisor to the London Museums Hub, and held similar posts for museums at Harvard University and the Smithsonian Institution. Sarah trains, lectures and publishes on museum archive and records management, and presents regularly at conferences. She holds a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Texas at Austin, USA.

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