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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Review all existing examples in DACS

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Link to relevant DACS principle

Principle 2. Users are the fundamental reason for archival description.

Describe how DACS does not currently meet this principle

Many of the current examples in DACS are not examples of "good" archival description or are written subjectively. Others are problematic due to terminology or are graphic and potentially triggering. Recommend a complete review of all examples that are currently being used in DACS. Should also consider whether these examples are user-centered. If not they should be revised to be more aligned with Principle 2.

I expect that this will require a

  • Minor change to DACS
  • Major change to DACS

Link(s) to any relevant part(s) of DACS

3.1 Scope and Content
See specific examples in other issues.