[PDF] Archives Principles Practices eBook

Author : Laura Millar
Publisher : Facet Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 24,23 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Art
ISBN : 1856046737

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Whether an institution has a collections orientation or whether it is primarily responsible for managing institutional archives in conjunction with an organizational records management programme, those responsible for its archives and records management need specialist advice and practical guidance in the successful establishment and operation of an archival facility built on sound principles. This authoritative handbook, written by an archival professional with over 25 years' experience, offers just that. Addressing the contextual, strategic and operational issues associated with archives, the text covers everything the archivist needs to know: establishing principles, policies and procedures; managing day-to-day operations; caring for different types of archival materials; enhancing outreach and public access; and ensuring the growth and sustainability of the institution and its services. The key chapters are: What are archives? Archival institutions: creatures of history and culture Archival service: a matter of trust Protecting archives Provenance, original order and respect des fonds Appraising and acquiring archives Arranging and describing archives Making archives available The challenge of digital archives. The final section of the book offers a glossary of terms and a wide range of specialist information including comprehensive lists of recommended further reading, national institutions, professional bodies and other sources of advice. Readership: This book is essential reading for anyone involved in managing archives. Its straightforward and approachable language ensures that fundamental principles and practices are outlined clearly for novice archivists and non-specialists; experienced professionals will also find the work of immense value in validating or updating their understanding of archival operations. The issues addressed are relevant to archival practice internationally, particularly in English-speaking countries, and concepts in place in different parts of the world are examined in order to provide a global context.

Author : Jeanette White Ford
Publisher : Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 38,36 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :

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Illustrating each precept in small, easy-to-understand steps, this book is designed to teach the major points in establishing and managing an archive. Clearly covered are appraisal, arrangement, description, preservation, reference service, the nature of archives and the need for archives and management of records. A bibliography of technical books is appended.

Author : Caroline Williams
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 45,80 MB
Release : 2006-03-31
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :

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'Managing Archives' is intended to provide up-to-date, practical advice for students and inexperienced professionals starting out in archives with basic guidance sourced from professional literature, standards, websites, etc. The text includes a range of optional test activities.

Author : Bruce William Dearstyne
Publisher :
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 15,36 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :

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The Archival Enterprise from the first word recognises professional archival work as an enterprise - a big, bold and sometimes difficult undertaking requiring energy and initiative. Canons of good practice, tightened educational guidelines, and a certification programme indicate the dynamic, adaptive, and ever-changing nature of the archival profession. Reflecting the belief that archival work is fundamentally important to society, culture, education and economic progress, this work introduces archival theory and practice, describes the elements of historical records programmes, explains archival techniques and procedures, and analyses issues and challenges facing the profession today.

Author : Jeanette White Ford
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 31,90 MB
Release : 2002-11-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1725240769

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This is a guidebook for archival assistants and new librarians. It is broken down into simple, clear, concise concepts, illustrated in line drawing, cartoon-style. Its generic nature explains the how and why of archival work with only a few sentences; and the illustrations match the concepts. Each section has the same format: introduction and definition, examples, and fill-in-the-blank review-tests for each section and each chapter. The concise five page summary at the end covers the entire book, without the pictures, and substitutes for no index. A one-page bibliography completes the book. I recommend it for large libraries with a large staff." Tim Loud, graduate student, Texas Woman's University The combination of simple statements, with images that illustrate one or two related points in an interesting way, has much to recommend it, particularly to volunteers working in the archive environment who may not have the background, or the opportunity, to digest the contents of a complex manual." Barbara L. Craig, University Archivist and Head of Archives and Special Collections at New York University, North York

Author : Richard J. Cox
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 37,4 MB
Release : 1992-05-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
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Provides advice on the basic functions of an institutional archives-administration; appraisal; preservation and security; arrangement, description, and reference; building internal and external support; and cooperative opportunities. Presents three case studies in the initial development of institutional archives that summarize the problems and challenges facing these kinds of programs.