“Records in Contexts” and the Finnish Conceptual Model for Archival Description
“Records in Contexts” and the Finnish Conceptual Model for Archival Description

Summary/Abstract: ICA’s “Records in Contexts” (RiC) and the Finnish Conceptual Model for Archival Description (FCM) have many similarities. Despite of some differences, the models are not profoundly dissimilar when it comes to describing the context: besides records, they both include entities representing agents and functions of agents. What makes the models different is the general approach: in the RiC description is retrospective and recordscentric whereas the FCM sees the description as a continuous activity related process that starts with the record creation. Another main difference is that the goal of the RiC is to integrate ICA’s existing archival standards while the FCM seeks a common interface with the description in libraries and museums. Both models suggest that the description of mandates and business activities is in the core of archival description. Description of mandates and business activities is missing from the models of libraries and museums and is unique for the archives.

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