Significance 2.0: a guide to assessing the significance of collections
Roslyn Russell, Kylie Winkworth
© Commonwealth of Australia, 2010
ISBN 97 80977544363 (pbk)
Text description for Part 3 — Significance: concept and process: Figure 1
Use the statement of significance as a reference point for associated work, then revise the statement and related work as necessary. The following is a suggested work flow, however you can begin at any point in the cycle:
- Research and analysis
Research and analyse the item or collection. Research includes provenance, context and consultation. Compare with similar items or collections.
Go to 2 - Significance, or what makes it important?
Drawing on the research, refer to the criteria and summarise values and meanings in a statement of significance.
Go to 3 - What comes next
Identify policies, strategies and recommendations to conserve and communicate significance.
Go to 4 - Taking action
Undertake management and implementation.
Go to 5 - Monitor and review actions in light of the values and meanings in the statement of significance and new information.
Go back to 1 or 2
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