Register of persons
A person register (or name register , person index ) is a structured , list-like and quickly accessible collection of information about people .
This umbrella term includes:
Classic files and directories
- The classic way of a card index in a box - where each card sheet gives a summary of information about a person ( author , employee, graphic designer, etc.)
- Subject-related filing of descriptions and data in office folders - mostly in A4 format . Even with smaller quantities
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Alphabetical lists and mostly also references where you can see more details - e.g. B.
- Biographical information, possibly a list of publications
- Department directory , company directory , commercial register , ship register
- Biographies , as well as relevant reference works and dictionaries
- Overview of the characters in a drama
See also
- Addresses , register (reference) , organization chart , register , index , system , directory service , address register , subject index
- Population register
- Central Register of Persons (Liechtenstein)