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Classification by Function for Institutional Records

Explore an experiment in functional classification for institutional records at Johns Hopkins University Archives. Discover the theory, context, and applications of this classification system. Consider its potential adoption at your institution.

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Classification by Function for Institutional Records

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  1. Classification by Function for Institutional Records An Experiment in the Johns Hopkins University Archives Jordon Steele Hodson Curator of the University Archives http://recordsmanagement.library.jhu.edu/

  2. Context: Theory • Helen Samuels/Terry Cook • Australian archival theory • Records continuum theory • Peter Scott • Marcus Robyns • Using Functional Analysis in Archival Appraisal (2014) http://recordsmanagement.library.jhu.edu/

  3. Context: Other Thesauri • Vermont Functional Classification System • Thesaurus for Use in College and University Archives • AGIFT • Emory University’s records management site http://recordsmanagement.library.jhu.edu/

  4. Our Thesaurus • 32 terms • Represents university functions depicted in our holdings • Flat; no “primary” or “secondary” • Functions are named in a way to make sense to university community • Option to add functions http://recordsmanagement.library.jhu.edu/

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  8. Questions for You • Should there be sub-functions? • What is relationship to TUCA/other thesauri? • Other applications? • Could you see adopting something like this at your institution? Why or why not? Thanks! jsteele@jhu.edu http://recordsmanagement.library.jhu.edu/

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