archival description

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  4. Functions (hierarchy name)
  5. functions (activities)
  6. [functions by general context]
  7. information handling functions
  8. collections management functions
  9. archival processing (collections management)
  10. archival description
Scope note
In the context of archives and manuscript collections, archival description encompasses the dual processes of cataloging and the production of finding aids.
archival description
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025