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<span class="pageTitle">Data entry: archival descriptions</span>
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[[Main Page]] > [[User manual]] > [[Add/edit content]] > [[Add/edit archival descriptions]] > Create a new archival description
  
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[[Main Page]] > [[User manual|(UM) User manual]] > [[UM-3 | UM-3 Add / edit content]] > [[UM-3.1|UM3.1 Add / edit archival descriptions]] > UM-3.1.1 Data entry: archival descriptions
 
  
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== Overview ==
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[[Image:um3-1-1ArchivalDescription.png|500px|right|thumb|Edit screen: all record areas collapsed]]
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== Add a new top level description ==
  
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The [[Glossary#Edit screen|Edit screen]] for archival descriptions is structured into six [[Glossary#Area of description|area of descriptions based on [[ISAD(G)]]'s "information areas". Click on a [[Glossary#Area of description|area of description]] to expand it (display fields); click again to collapse it (hide fields). Note that as of ICA-AtoM version 0.6, whenever you save a record ICA-AtoM re-loads the page, collapsing all areas.
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# In the [[Glossary#Main menu|main menu]], hover your cursor over the "Add" menu.[[Image:addNew.png|400px|right|thumb|Go to Add > Archival descriptions]]
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# Select "Archival descriptions" from the drop-down menu.
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# ICA-AtoM takes you to a blank [[Glossary#Edit page|edit page]] for data entry.
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# On loading, the [[Glossary#Edit page|edit page]] displays the record with all [[Glossary#Information area|information areas]] closed; click on an [[Glossary#Information area|information area]] to access the [[Glossary#Field|fields]] grouped under it. Enter data as required.
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# You can quit the create process at any time by clicking the "Cancel" button in the [[Glossary#Button block|button block]]; no new record will be created.[[Image:archDescCreate.png|400px|right|thumb|Save (create) or cancel the new record ISAD template]] [[Image:RAD_ArchivalDesc.png|400px|right|thumb|Save (create) or cancel the new record RAD template]]
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# Click the [[Glossary#Create button|"Create" button]] in the [[Glossary#Button block|button block]] to save the new record.
  
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The following notes aim only to clarify ICA-AtoM procedures; for guidelines on what information to record in particular fields, consult [[ISAD(G)]] as the content standard. The notes are organized by field, with links to the applicable [[ISAD(G)]] section(s).
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[[Image:ArchDescPublish.png|500px|right|thumb|Default draft, Select published]]
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== Identity area ==
 
  
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[[Image:um3-1-1Identity.png|500px|right|thumb|Archival description: Identity area]]  
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The default status of a newly created archival description is DRAFT. Under the [[Glossary#Administration area|Administration area]] users with publication privileges can select [[Glossary#Published record|PUBLISHED]] as the new status of the archival description, making it available for read access to the public.
  
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The "Identity area" contains fields that uniquely identify the archival description.
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1. '''Reference code''' ([[ISAD(G)#isad3.1.1|ISAD(G) 3.1.1]]):
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Introduced in Release 1.3, the number of characters allowed in the "Title" data entry field has been increased. See Issue 1628.
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*Enter the reference code that uniquely identifies the archival unit under description.
 
  
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2. '''Title''' ([[ISAD(G)#isad3.1.2|ISAD(G) 3.1.2]]):
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*Enter the authorized title of the unit of description.
 
  
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== Add a new child description ==
  
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3. '''Title notes''' ([[ISAD(G)#isad3.1.2|ISAD(G) 3.1.2]], [[ISAD(G)#isad3.6.1|ISAD(G) 3.6.1]]):
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Create new [[Glossary#Child record|child records]] in one of two ways:
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*Enter a note relating to the title if applicable.
 
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*You can add multiple title notes: in the current version of ICA-AtoM (v0.6), you must save the record before you can add another note.
 
  
  
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4. '''Version''' ([[ISAD(G)]]:
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== New child description: OPTION ONE ==
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*Enter the version number of the description if applicable; structure according to local / institutional standards.
 
  
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* In the [[Glossary#Archival description|archival description]] [[Glossary#Edit page|edit page]], in the ISAD identity [[Glossary#Information area|information area]], or the RAD title and statement responsibility area, enter the relevant data under "Add new child levels".
  
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5. '''Level of description''' ([[ISAD(G)#isad3.1.4|ISAD(G) 3.1.4]]):
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* Note that you can add as many levels as needed at one time; for example, to add multiple series to a fonds or collection, fill in the [[Glossary#Field|fields]] under the "Add new child levels" and add as many lower levels as desired. When the record is saved, you will be able to see the new [[Glossary#Child record|child records]] in the [[Glossary#Context menu|context menu]]. The example provided uses the RAD template for a Fonds level description in which the user has started adding a new child at the series level, titled: "Licensing". [[Image:RAD-ChildLevels.png|400px|right|thumb|RAD title and statement area, add new child level]]
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*Select the appropriate level of description from the drop-down list.
 
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*List terms can be customized by [[Glossary$Administrator|administrators]] to suit their institution's arrangement system.
 
  
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6. '''Next upper level of description''':
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*Select the unit immediately above the current one in the hierarchy of arrangement ("parent record").
 
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*Here is an example of the ISAD data entry template for an existing fonds that the user is adding new child levels.Remember to save all changes.[[Image:archDescAddNew.png|400px|right|thumb|ISAD - Add multiple new child records to a parent record]]
  
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7. '''Extent and medium''' ([[ISAD(G)#isad3.1.5|ISAD(G) 3.1.5]]):
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*Enter information relating to the physical size, media, and formats.
 
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*Structure data according to your institution's local standards (e.g. separate entries by commas or separate lines).
 
  
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8. Note that the [[ISAD(G)]] '''Dates''' element (ISAD(G)#isad3.1.3|3.1.3]]) is implemented by ICA-AtoM in the '''Context area''', where dates are linked to a [[Glossary#Creator|creator]] in a [[Glossary#Event|creation event]].
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*Once you have saved the child levels, you can see in this RAD example that the "Licensing" series is now in the context menu/ treeview.[[Image:RAD-ArchivalDesc-Addnew01.png|400px|right|thumb|RAD - view archival description]]
  
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== Context area ==
 
  
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[[Image:um3-1-1Context.png|500px|right|thumb|Archival description: Context area]]
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The "Context area" contains fields that provide information about the origins and custody of the archival material being described.  
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* If the levels need to be changed. From within the context menu, logged-in users with permission can re-arrange child level descriptions (e.g., Series, Files, Items) within the Fonds treeview by simply dragging and dropping the selected resources.
  
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Note that date ranges are handled in ICA-AtoM as creation [[Glossary#Event|events]].
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*At the highest [[Glossary#Level of description|level of description]], the [[Glossary#Archival unit|archival unit]] is associated with its [[Glossary#Creator|creator]] over a date range.
 
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*If you want to associate a lower [[Glossary#Level of description|level]] with a [[Glossary#Creator|creator]] different than the higher [[Glossary#Level of description|level]], enter / select a different '''Creator name'''.
 
  
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1. '''Creation context''':
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== New child description: OPTION TWO ==
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* In the [[Glossary#Archival description|archival description]] [[Glossary#View page|view page]], click the "Add new" button in the [[Glossary#Button block|button block]] at the bottom of the page; this will create a new description that is one [[Glossary#Level of description|level of description]] below the description currently in the [[Glossary#View page|view page]]. When the record is saved, you will be able to see the new [[Glossary#Child record|child records]] in the [[Glossary#Context menu|context menu]].
  
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2. '''Creator''' and '''Add new creator name''':
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*This approach, lets the logged-in user navigate to the archival description and then add new child levels using the button, instead of editing within the fonds description. Here is an example from an ISAD archival description [[Image:archDescButtonBlock.png|400px|right|thumb|Click the "Add new" button in the button block to create a new child record]]
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*Select the [[Glossary#Creator|creator's]] name from the "Creator" drop-down list (generated from the names of all existing [[Glossary#Authority record|authority records]].
 
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*It is important to note that after clicking on the add new record button, the edit archival description template will appear, but no reference is made to the parent archival fonds. The example shown is using the RAD template, and you can see that the header is "untitled". Enter appropriate information into the template for the lower-level descriptions, and remember to select the level of description. [[Image:RAD-ArchDesc-Addnew02.png|400px|right|thumb|RAD Archival description edit template for new child level]]
  
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*After clicking save, the user is returned to the Archival Description for the fonds level, but the new child-level has been added. You can see this in the RAD example provided. [[Image:RAD-ArchDesc-Addnew03.png|400px|right|thumb|RAD view archival description with new child level]]
  
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*Text block displaying data from the [[Glossary#Creator|creator's]] [[Glossary#Authority record|authority record]].
 
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# At the bottom of the archival description [[Glossary#edit page|edit page]] click the [[Glossary#Duplicate button|duplicate button]] in the button block to make a duplicate archival description.[[Image:duplicateButtonBlock.png|400px|right|thumb|Click the "Duplicate" button in the button block to make a duplicate descriptive record]]
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# After editing the duplicate archival description, the user can cancel or save the changes.[[Image:editduplicate.png|400px|right|thumb|Warning shown to user in duplicate record edit page]]
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# Saving the changes creates a new [[Glossary#Archival description|archival description]].
  
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[[Image:um3-1-1Notes.png|500px|right|thumb|Archival description: Notes area]]
 
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[[Image:um3-1-1AccessPoints.png|500px|right|thumb|Archival description: Access points area]]
 
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Latest revision as of 15:59, 4 September 2012

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Main Page > User manual > Add/edit content > Add/edit archival descriptions > Create a new archival description


Add a new top level description

  1. In the main menu, hover your cursor over the "Add" menu.
    Go to Add > Archival descriptions
  2. Select "Archival descriptions" from the drop-down menu.
  3. ICA-AtoM takes you to a blank edit page for data entry.
  4. On loading, the edit page displays the record with all information areas closed; click on an information area to access the fields grouped under it. Enter data as required.
  5. You can quit the create process at any time by clicking the "Cancel" button in the button block; no new record will be created.
    Save (create) or cancel the new record ISAD template
    Save (create) or cancel the new record RAD template
  6. Click the "Create" button in the button block to save the new record.
Default draft, Select published

The default status of a newly created archival description is DRAFT. Under the Administration area users with publication privileges can select PUBLISHED as the new status of the archival description, making it available for read access to the public.

Introduced in Release 1.3, the number of characters allowed in the "Title" data entry field has been increased. See Issue 1628.

Add a new child description

Create new child records in one of two ways:


New child description: OPTION ONE

  • Note that you can add as many levels as needed at one time; for example, to add multiple series to a fonds or collection, fill in the fields under the "Add new child levels" and add as many lower levels as desired. When the record is saved, you will be able to see the new child records in the context menu. The example provided uses the RAD template for a Fonds level description in which the user has started adding a new child at the series level, titled: "Licensing".
    RAD title and statement area, add new child level
  • Here is an example of the ISAD data entry template for an existing fonds that the user is adding new child levels.Remember to save all changes.
    ISAD - Add multiple new child records to a parent record
  • Once you have saved the child levels, you can see in this RAD example that the "Licensing" series is now in the context menu/ treeview.
    RAD - view archival description
  • If the levels need to be changed. From within the context menu, logged-in users with permission can re-arrange child level descriptions (e.g., Series, Files, Items) within the Fonds treeview by simply dragging and dropping the selected resources.

New child description: OPTION TWO

  • This approach, lets the logged-in user navigate to the archival description and then add new child levels using the button, instead of editing within the fonds description. Here is an example from an ISAD archival description
    Click the "Add new" button in the button block to create a new child record
  • It is important to note that after clicking on the add new record button, the edit archival description template will appear, but no reference is made to the parent archival fonds. The example shown is using the RAD template, and you can see that the header is "untitled". Enter appropriate information into the template for the lower-level descriptions, and remember to select the level of description.
    RAD Archival description edit template for new child level
  • Remember to click save once you have completed entering the data.
  • After clicking save, the user is returned to the Archival Description for the fonds level, but the new child-level has been added. You can see this in the RAD example provided.
    RAD view archival description with new child level

Duplicate an existing description

  1. At the bottom of the archival description edit page click the duplicate button in the button block to make a duplicate archival description.
    Click the "Duplicate" button in the button block to make a duplicate descriptive record
  2. The user is directed to a new screen and can edit the duplicate archival description, which is an exact duplicate of the original archival description. Before starting the edit page provides a warning.
  3. After editing the duplicate archival description, the user can cancel or save the changes.
    Warning shown to user in duplicate record edit page
  4. Saving the changes creates a new archival description.
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