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    Describing groups and collections

    Re-numbering your collections - why it might not be worthwhile

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    This resource explores re-numbering, suggests why it is a poor use of resources, and gives some examples of numbering problems and their solutions.

    Part of: Accessioning, Cataloguing, Describing groups and collections, Documentation planning, Protecting, maintaining and improving information, Uniquely identifying items
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