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The Western Name Authority File: Improving Access For Digital Collections And Archives, Jeremy Myntti, Anna Neatrour Feb 2017

The Western Name Authority File: Improving Access For Digital Collections And Archives, Jeremy Myntti, Anna Neatrour

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Value of name authority control:

  • Easier searching for known names
  • Make searching more predictable
  • Consistency of records
  • Organize and collocate information
  • Efficiency for metadata creators
  • Easier to maintain data over time
  • Less errors in data
  • Differentiate similar names
  • Provide context for names