I’ve had a couple of queries over the last week regarding the traffic light system that we use on our database. This reflects our workflow system of publication and is explained below:
- The red dot, which researchers and Finds Liaison Officers, admin and Finds Advisers can see means that the artefact record is incomplete. These records are not available to the public.
- The grey dot is visible to FLOs, admin and finds advisers. This means that the record has some problems associated with it, for example Grid Reference is incorrect (in the sea maybe…) or they are awaiting more details. Usually it is a reminder that the record needs finishing.
- The yellow dot means that the record has been sent by the recording officer to be validated by a finds adviser. These records are available to all users.
- The green dot means that one of our Finds Advisers has checked the record and published it as a record they think is spot on. However, we do make mistakes, so if you spot a mistake let us know.
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