Authors : Grace C. Ighavbota; Babasehinde A. Ademuleya

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 7 - July

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Abstract : This study examined the artefact logging system at the Antiquity Museum of the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; identified and adapted an appropriate cataloguing schema suitable for the documentation of artefacts in the antiquity museum; applied the adapted cataloguing schema for the classification and organisation of the logging of the museum’s artefacts, with a view to generating a functional database for the documentation of the museums artefacts to enhance accessibility, research utility, and preservation. Data gathered formed the basis for developing a functional artefact database using a modified version of the Dublin Core Metadata to create a digital database. In conclusion, this study underscores the importance of adopting modern cataloguing standards and digital technologies for sustainable collection management. It provides a replicable model that can support the longterm stewardship of cultural heritage objects, ensuring their educational and cultural value is preserved for future generations.

Keywords : Antiquity; Museum; Artefacts; Documentation; Cataloguing Schema.

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