Parent/Child relationship is a way of describing the relationship of item parts within a larger set. A Parent Record is a universal record of a set of items. It describes a set as a whole and documents its shared provenance and acquisition information. Examples include a tea set, a chess set, a uniform set; however, each element of this set may have different measurements, different conditions, different physical descriptions and even different locations. Each part of a set which can be physically separated requires its own Child record. Examples include a tea cup, a rook and a hat. Although these items may not be physically connected, accurate documentation of their relationship will ensure that this connection is preserved.
The following video is a tutorial on Parent/Child Relationships and how to utilise this feature within the Victorian Collections CMS:
Do you have a tricky item that you're not quite sure how to measure? We're here to help! The following video is a tutorial on how to measure your objects and record the information in the Dimensions fields using the Victorian Collections CMS:
Adding keywords to the Subjects field in your records will aid in the discoverability of your item. These keywords should relate to the ideas, themes or names/places relating to the item. While there is no set thesauri for this field, you are ...
Health Checks have been implemented in the Victorian Collections CMS to help you get your records into tip-top shape! Data Health Checks: Reviews your records against collection management standards to make sure you are capturing what are considered ...