VC Cataloguing Manual

VC Cataloguing Manual

The Victorian Collection Cataloguing Manual can be accessed by clicking on and downloading the relevant files below.

The segments of the manual are:
Cataloguing Object Collections
Cataloguing Artwork Collections
Cataloguing Publication Collections
Cataloguing Archive Collections

If you are in need of accessible versions of the Manual, please send a request to the VC team by submitting a ticket.

Still have questions? Submit a ticket and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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