Location File Details the location of all objects and collections of associated records. May be organized by object type or by location. May include location history. Often found on a catalog record or in a catalog database for easy search and retrieval. Classification or Category File Information on a system used to group together objects.
Categories vary by type of collection and repository organization.
Associated records are not arranged in a classified order, but by the record creator's original arrangement or filing plan. The repository creates finding aids to help locate and use specific records. Photo or Image File Information on photographs or images of objects, documents, collections, exhibits, etc. May contain captions, release forms, copyright information, and other data about the photo or image, or may contain actual photographs or images. Loan File Documents incoming and outgoing loans.