Keywords

Digital Collections, Digital Archives, Charles Savage, metadata, library

Abstract

Value of name authority control:

  • Easier searching for known names
  • Make searching more predictable
  • Consistency of records
  • Organize and collocate information
  • Efficiency for metadata creators
  • Easier to maintain data over time
  • Less errors in data
  • Differentiate similar names
  • Provide context for names

Original Publication Citation

Neatrour, A. and Myntti, J. "The Western Name Authority File: Improving Access for Digital Collections and Archives." Utah Symposium on Digital Humanities. February 11, 2017. Salt Lake City, UT. https://collections.lib.utah.edu/file?id=1283551

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

2017-02-11

Publisher

University of Utah

Language

English

College

Harold B. Lee Library

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

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