This page is part of the International Guidelines for Museum Object Information: The CIDOC Information Categories: a description of the Information Categories that can be used when developing records about the objects in museum collections. For an outline of the Information Groups and Categories in the Guidelines, turn to the introductory list.
Purpose:
Recorder information supports Security, Accountability, Access, and an Historic archive. Without this information it is not possible to establish when object information was created or establish the accuracy of the information, both of which are essential for maintaining inventory control and supporting research activities. It can help prevent unauthorized alteration of documentation.
Information categories:
Examples:
Recorder: Legrand, M
Record
date: 1992-04-23
Authority: Delahaye, F
Notes:
Definition:
The name of the person recording an Information Group or Category.
Examples:
Smith, R.G.
Notes:
Definition:
The date of creation/modification of an Information Group or Category.
Examples:
1989-01-23
Notes:
Alternate names:
Information source
Definition:
The person or reference providing the information recorded in the Information Group or Category.
Examples:
Smith, W.G.
Notes:
Move to outline of the Information Groups and Categories or the next section of the Guidelines, Reference
file: guiderec.htm; author: CIDOC; updated June 1995