Library and archive services
CPC v2.1 Code: 845
About library and archive services
cpc code 845 covers the industry of library and archive services, which plays a crucial role in preserving and disseminating information within our society. This industry is responsible for the collection, organization, and maintenance of various types of media, including books, manuscripts, digital records, and other materials. Libraries and archives serve as hubs of knowledge, providing access to information for researchers, students, and the general public, and contributing to the overall intellectual and cultural development of communities.
Production process
The main production techniques used in the library and archive services industry involve the acquisition, cataloging, and preservation of information resources. Librarians and archivists use specialized methods to acquire materials, such as purchasing, receiving donations, or accessing digital repositories. They then catalog and organize the materials using standardized systems, making them accessible to users. Preservation techniques, such as environmental control, digitization, and conservation, are employed to ensure the long-term safekeeping of the collections.
Production inputs
The key inputs required for the library and archive services industry include physical and digital information resources, such as books, journals, manuscripts, and digital files. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment and technology, including computers, scanners, and storage systems, as well as skilled personnel, such as librarians, archivists, and information specialists, to manage and maintain the collections.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the library and archive services industry are the provision of information and access to knowledge resources. Libraries and archives make their collections available to users, who can access and utilize the information for various purposes, such as research, education, or personal enrichment. The outputs of this industry can be consumed by a wide range of other industries, including 611 Educational services, 541 Professional, scientific, and technical services, and 611 Arts, entertainment, and recreation.
Family tree for library and archive services
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A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8'>8: Business and production services</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/84'>84: Telecommunications, broadcasting and information supply services</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/845'>845: Library and archive services</a>"]
B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/841'>841: Telephony and other telecommunications services</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/842'>842: Internet telecommunications services</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/843'>843: On-line content</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/844'>844: News agency services</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/846'>846: Broadcasting, programming and programme distribution services</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8451'>8451: Library services</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8452'>8452: Archive services</a>"]
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