The
collection descriptions may either be searched or browsed.
To carry out a search, enter a word (e.g medicine) or combination (e.g.
medicine Aberdeen) in the box below.
Each
record within the database contains the following elements but only
the Title, Description, Keywords and Strengths fields are included in
the search:
Title
The
name of the collection
Description
A
free text summary of the collection. General description so it
can be easily understood by end-user with no specialist knowledge
Keywords
Keywords
or subject descriptors associated with items in the collection.
Strengths
A
free or structured statement of the strength(s) of the collection
Language(s)
Language(s)
of the items in the collection
Identifier
Identifier for the collection (e.g. class mark SB, pi, etc.)
Physical
Characteristics
Free
text statement of the physical characteristics of the collection
(e.g. pamphlets, books, manuscripts, etc.)
Accumulation
date range
The range of dates which the collection was accumulated
Contents
date range
The
range of the creation dates of the individual items within the
collection
Associated
publication(s)
Names of publications that have used, studies or analysed a particular
collection (finding aids, etc.)
Accrual
status
A free text statement of accrual policy, accrual method and accrual
periodicity of the collection, i.e. closed, active, partial/selective
Custodial
history/provenance
A
free text statement of any changes in ownership and custody of
the collection for its authenticity, integrity and interpretation.
Access
control
A
free text statement on any access restrictions that are placed
on the collection, i.e. open access, closed access, borrowable,
etc
