Follow this link to a new document on the web site of the Canadian 
Conservation Institute -
 http://www.cci-icc.gc.ca/crc/articles/terms-mandat/index-eng.aspx

Writing a terms of reference for planning projects: a guide for cultural and 
heritage groups.

Cultural and heritage groups looking to open a new facility or launch a 
major program may wonder where to begin the planning for such a large 
undertaking. The best first step is to develop a terms of reference to guide 
the planning efforts.

The pages that follow set out The basics of what a terms of reference is, 
why an organization might need one, and who should be involved in developing 
it. The process goes through the various steps a group should follow to 
develop an effective terms of reference. Finally, Section by section works 
through each of the key parts of a terms of reference—what information to 
include, the key questions to answer, and key players to involve.



Iona McCraith
Preservation Consultant
Archives Association of Ontario
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