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Apologies for cross-postings: MDA has announced the launch of an online database of MDA Codes, its system of unique identifiers for UK collections-holding organisations and their collections. The database is available at: http://www.mda.org.uk/mdacodes/ The database currently holds c2500 MDA Codes for organisations throughout the UK, giving museum practitioners access to an invaluable resource for information sharing and collaboration. MDA has been maintaining the system of Codes for over 25 years, but the information has been made available online for the first time as part of MDA's ongoing commitment to maintaining documentation standards for UK museums. Nick Poole, MDA Director commented, "As more museums share their information through online services, it is increasingly important to have a persistent way of identifying them. MDA Codes have been in use since the mid-70s and provide a simple way of achieving this. Making the Codes available as a searchable online database is another way in which MDA is working to make life easier for museum professionals." The database allows users to: * Browse for a Code by the name of its associated organisation * Browse for a Code by the location of its associated organisation * Search for Code information by organisation name, organisation location, or MDA Code * See a list of all the MDA Codes arranged by their associated organisations * See recent changes and additions to the database For further information about MDA Codes, or to enquire about obtaining an MDA Code for your organisation, please contact Gordon McKenna, Standards and Systems Manager on 01223 415760. ******************************************************* Gordon McKenna e-mail: [log in to unmask] MDA The Spectrum Building, The Michael Young Centre, Purbeck Road Cambridge CB2 2PD, UK Tel: +44 1223 415760 Fax: +44 1223 415960 Setting the standard for managing collections information *************** http://www.mda.org.uk/ **************** ************************************************** For mcg information and to manage your subscription to the list, visit the website at http://www.museumscomputergroup.org.uk **************************************************