Level

This is the archival term for where the record can be found in the catalogue structure. The levels currently used in the catalogue are

Fonds-level

(a summary of each archive collection, for example a particular business such as Watney, Combe, Reid and Co Ltd

Sub-Fonds level

(a subsidiary part of an archive collection such as Watney and Co, Combe and Co or Reid and Co)

Series-level

(each series of records within the collection. For example the minute books or ledgers, of Combe and Co with their covering dates.)

File-level

(a group of related records within the series. For example the photograph album of the Stag Brewery)

Item-level

(one item within the series, for example a single photograph, with its date. such as a photograph of the war memorial at the Stag Brewery)

SystemID -

Providing a link to the full catalogue of a particular collection. Take care not to confuse this number with the FindingNo when requesting a particular document.

FindingNo -

The reference you will need when requesting further information or to view material.