# Content Considerations ## Sources of Information The main source of data for the catalogue record should be taken from: * the object itself & it's housing * information provided by the creator * acquisition documentation * Wellcome Collections files / Research files * Wellcome Inventory database * Transcribe Wellcome * Related materials in the Collection * Wellcome Conservation & Exhibitions data If further information is available, then this should be included in the record and the source acknowledged where appropriate. ## Sensitivity Consider the context in which the item was produced, and any personal data to be included in the record - was the item produced in a context that would warrant sensitivity considerations, such as a therapy session? Consult the [Access to personal information and sensitivity guidelines](https://docs.wellcomecollection.org/sensitivity-and-access-procedures/MlCudwyUwusoQqpgXspq/) to identify material that should be considered for restricted access or personal data that should not be made public. ## Language Metadata created for the Collections must apply the principles outlined in the Collection Information Policy: diverse and inclusive, and consistent and coherent in the language used. When including any information as free text i.e. not controlled terminology, think about the language being used and how the information is framed. The following offer some guidance: [APA bias-free language guide](https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/bias-free-language)\ [Words Matter](https://www.tropenmuseum.nl/en/about-tropenmuseum/words-matter-publication) - glossary, contextualises historical terms commonly used in museum collections --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.wellcomecollection.org/visual-and-material-culture-cataloguing/pre-cataloguing/sources-of-information.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.