Apologies for cross-postings:

MDA has announced the launch of an online database of MDA Codes, its 
system of unique identifiers for UK collections-holding organisations 
and their collections.  

The database is available at:

http://www.mda.org.uk/mdacodes/

The database currently holds c2500 MDA Codes for organisations 
throughout the UK, giving museum practitioners access to an 
invaluable resource for information sharing and collaboration.  

MDA has been maintaining the system of Codes for over 25 years, but 
the information has been made available online for the first time as 
part of MDA's ongoing commitment to maintaining documentation 
standards for UK museums.  

Nick Poole, MDA Director commented, "As more museums share their 
information through online services, it is increasingly important to 
have a persistent way of identifying them. MDA Codes have been in use 
since the mid-70s and provide a simple way of achieving this. Making 
the Codes available as a searchable online database is another way in 
which MDA is working to make life easier for museum professionals."  

The database allows users to:

* Browse for a Code by the name of its associated organisation

* Browse for a Code by the location of its associated organisation

* Search for Code information by organisation name, organisation 
location, or MDA Code  

* See a list of all the MDA Codes arranged by their associated 
organisations

* See recent changes and additions to the database


For further information about MDA Codes, or to enquire about 
obtaining an MDA Code for your organisation, please contact Gordon 
McKenna, Standards and Systems Manager on 01223 415760.  


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 MDA       
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 The Michael Young Centre, 
 Purbeck Road          
 Cambridge CB2 2PD, UK
 
 Tel:    +44 1223 415760
 Fax:    +44 1223 415960  

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