Hi everyone,
Many many apologies for my last email to the group, I meant to forward
Gordon's message on to a colleague but obviously hit reply by mistake!!
I'll get the hang of these 'computers' one of these days - I blame the
New Year festivities!
All the best,
Dylan
Dylan Edgar
ICT Development Manager
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From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Gordon McKenna
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 11:41 AM
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Subject: MDA Publishes Terminology White Papers[Scanned]
MDA has announced the publication of two new white papers highlighting
the importance of terminology issues in the management and use of museum
collections.
"Terminology for Museum Managers" details the strategic benefits of
using standardised terminologies and describes how this can support
knowledge sharing within the heritage community. Such benefits
include:
* The ability to retrieve information quickly and simply
* A standards-compliant approach which supports applications for Museum
Accreditation
* Better-managed intellectual property leading to greater opportunities
for commercial activity
* Enhanced ability to publish information and make collections visible
online
"Terminology for Museum Staff" sets out how the use of standardised
terminologies can aid the work of museum staff such as conservators,
education officers, volunteers and front of house staff, by improving
the flow of information between areas of curatorial expertise and
departments.
Gordon McKenna, MDA Standards and Systems Manager, commented, 'These new
resources have been designed to give museum documentation specialists
the tools they need to persuade their managers and other colleagues of
the importance and usefulness of terminology in achieving national
standards in information management.'
The white papers have been published as part of SPECTRUM Terminology,
MDA's free online service, which also contains guidance on creating
thesauri, alongside a number of existing standard terminologies and
general information on the use of terminology for museums.
For further information about SPECTRUM Terminology, and to view the
white papers, visit:
http://www.mda.org.uk/spectrum-terminology/termess.htm
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