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Help with acronyms and glossaries

Like other professions, archivists, librarians and museum curators use jargon in their work. The following information will hopefully act as a guide through the acronyms and terms so you can understand what they are talking about.

Federation of Family History Societies acronym buster (for organisations)

http://www.ffhs.org.uk/archives/acronyms.php

Digital Preservation Coalition acronyms and initials

http://www.dpconline.org/advice/preservationhandbook/introduction/acronyms-and-initials

The National Archives archives portal glossary

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/portal/help/portal/glossary.htm

The Archive-Skills consultancy

http://www.archive-skills.com/links/links8.php

British Records Association glossary of archival terms:

http://www.britishrecordsassociation.org.uk/pages/guide2.htm

Catholic Archives Society glossary of basic archival terms

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