Archive/Source Location

Definition The actual location of archive materials referred to, to assist in future retrieval.

Guidance Should record all the information necessary to locate an archive. This may include the name of the organisation or person that holds the archive, the repository building plus detailed information such as library shelf, file reference numbers, etc.

Controlled entry Free text. Entries referring to storage systems used by archive holders should follow exactly the format used by the archive holder.

Information group Archive and Bibliography

Examples BEDFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL SITES AND MONUMENTS RECORD FILE RM101/SH5/BX23.