Archives Principles Practices

Author : Laura Millar
Publisher : Facet Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Archival materials
ISBN : 9781856046732

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Archives by Laura Millar Pdf

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 : Laura A. Millar
Publisher : Facet Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781783302062

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Archives by Laura A. Millar Pdf

This new and extensively revised second edition offers an international perspective on archives management, providing authoritative guidance relevant to collections-based repositories and to organizations responsible for managing their own institutional archives. Written in clear language with lively examples, Archives: Principles and practices introduces core archival concepts, explains best-practice approaches and discusses the central activities that archivists need to know to ensure the documentary materials in their charge are cared for as effectively as possible. Topics addressed include: core archival principles and conceptsarchival history and the evolution of archival theoriesthe nature and diversity of archival materials and institutionsthe responsibilities and duties of the archivistissues in the management of archival institutionsthe challenges of balancing access and privacy in archival servicebest practice principles and strategic approaches to central archival tasks such as acquisition, preservation, reference and accessdetailed comparison of custodial, fonds-oriented approaches and post-custodial, functional approaches to arrangement and description. Discussion of digital archives is woven throughout the book, including consideration of the changing role of the archivist in the digital age. In recasting her book to address the impact of digital technologies on records and archives, Millar offers us an archival manual for the twenty-first century. This book will be essential reading for archival practitioners, archival studies students and professors, librarians, museum curators, local authorities, small governments, public libraries, community museums, corporations, associations and other agencies with archival responsibility.

Author : Richard J. Cox
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1992-05-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015022233152

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Managing Institutional Archives by Richard J. Cox Pdf

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.

Author : Caroline Williams
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781780630892

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Managing Archives by Caroline Williams Pdf

Managing Archives provides a practical guide to archives management. It has three main target audiences: those who have been tasked by their organization to manage its archives but who have no prior training; those who are starting out as professionals or para-professionals in a record keeping environment and need basic guidance; and students who are currently studying for a professional qualification. Basic guidance is supplemented by comprehensive references to professional literature, standards, web sites etc. to enable the reader to further their studies at their own pace. The text includes a range of optional activities that enable the reader to translate principles into practice and feel greater ‘ownership’ with the guidance. There is no similar book on the market There is known demand both from practitioners and students The book offers guidance in the implementation of archival processes in a range of institutional contexts, and enables a universal application

Author : Helen Forde,Jonathan Rhys-Lewis
Publisher : Facet Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781856048231

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Preserving Archives by Helen Forde,Jonathan Rhys-Lewis Pdf

A brand new and fully updated edition of this seminal work on archival preservation. Access to archival material – the documentary heritage of people all over the world that gives them their identity and ensures their rights – is dependent on the survival of fragile materials: paper, parchment, photographic materials, audiovisual materials and, most recently, magnetic, optical and increasingly digital formats. The primary importance of such survival is widely acknowledged but sometimes overlooked in a rush to provide ever better means of access. But without the basic material, no services can be offered. Preservation is at the heart of archival activity. Archivists in all types of organizations face questions on how to plan a preservation strategy in less than perfect circumstances, or deal with a sudden emergency. This book considers the causes of threats to the basic material, outlines the preservation options available and offers flexible solutions applicable in a variety of situations. It offers a wide range of case studies and examples from international specialists. This revised edition includes additional material on digital preservation and green building as well as a new chapter on the management and training of volunteers, reflecting a key concern for many archival institutions. Key topics are: • Understanding archival materials and their characteristics • Managing digital preservation • Archive buildings and their characteristics • Safeguarding the building and its contents • Managing archival storage • Managing risks and avoiding disaster • Creating and using surrogates • Exhibiting archives • Handling the records • Managing a pest control programme • Training and the use of volunteers • Putting preservation into practice. Readership: Archivists, librarians, curators and enthusiasts, trained and untrained, in museums, local studies centres and voluntary societies in need of good clear advice.

Author : Jeannette Allis Bastian,Ben Alexander
Publisher : Facet Publishing
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781856046398

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Community Archives by Jeannette Allis Bastian,Ben Alexander Pdf

How do archives and other cultural institutions such as museums determine the boundaries of a particular community, and of their own institutional reach, in constructing effective strategies and methodologies for selecting and maintaining appropriate material evidence? This book offers guidance for archivists, record managers and museums professionals faced with such issues in their daily work. This edited collection explores the relationships between communities and the records they create at both practical and scholarly levels. It focuses on the ways in which records reflect community identity and collective memory, and the implications of capturing, appraising and documenting these core societal elements - with particular focus on the ways in which recent advances in technology can overcome traditional obstacles, as well as how technologies themselves offer possibilities of creating new virtual communities. It is divided into five themes: a community archives model communities and non-traditional record keeping records loss, destruction and recovery online communities: how technology brings communities and their records together building a community archive. Readership: This book will appeal to practitioners, researchers, and academics in the archives and records community as well as to historians and other scholars concerned with community building and social issues.

Author : Michael J. Fox,Peter L. Wilkerson
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1999-02-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780892365456

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Introduction to Archival Organization and Description by Michael J. Fox,Peter L. Wilkerson Pdf

An archival collection is a unique body of information, created at a particular time by a particular organization or individual as a result of a particular activity. If the cultural record contained in an archive is to be accessible, the archivist must examine, organize, and describe each collection individually. Introduction to Archival Organization and Description guides the novice to an understanding of the nature of archival information and documentation. Chapters cover topics such as the characteristics of archival materials, the gathering and analysis of information for archival description, and the implementation of descriptive tools in information systems. The Introduction to series acquaints professionals and students with the complex issues and technologies in the production, management, and dissemination of cultural heritage information resources.

Author : Jeanette White Ford
Publisher : Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015020774546

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Archival Principles and Practice by Jeanette White Ford Pdf

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 : Sushil Kumar
Publisher : Gyan Publishing House
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Archives
ISBN : 8182055237

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Archives Principles & Practices by Sushil Kumar Pdf

Author : Jeanette White Ford
Publisher : Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015015528873

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Archival Principles and Practice by Jeanette White Ford Pdf

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 : Audra Eagle Yun
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0838938523

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Archival Accessioning by Audra Eagle Yun Pdf

An archival accessioning program is the keystone of responsible collection stewardship and essential to providing both equitable access and meaningful contextualization of archives. In Archival Accessioning, editor Audra Eagle Yun approaches the acquisition of materials as a holistically oriented, programmatic activity that establishes and maintains baseline control for archival holdings. Combining principles, best practice, and real-world examples from eleven archives practitioners, Archival Accessioning is a forward-thinking guide that archivists can apply in a variety of institutional settings. Those working with archives, special collections, and local history materials will learn how to Identify core components of archival accessioning and critically analyze this work, Establish a thoughtful and successful program for taking intellectual and physical custody of materials, and Adapt firsthand professional perspectives to improve or modify existing practices.

Author : David Thomas,Simon Fowler,Valerie Johnson
Publisher : Facet Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781783301553

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The Silence of the Archive by David Thomas,Simon Fowler,Valerie Johnson Pdf

Foreword by Anne J Gilliland, University of California Evaluating archives in a post-truth society. In recent years big data initiatives, not to mention Hollywood, the video game industry and countless other popular media, have reinforced and even glamorized the public image of the archive as the ultimate repository of facts and the hope of future generations for uncovering ‘what actually happened’. The reality is, however, that for all sorts of reasons the record may not have been preserved or survived in the archive. In fact, the record may never have even existed – its creation being as imagined as is its contents. And even if it does exist, it may be silent on the salient facts, or it may obfuscate, mislead or flat out lie. The Silence of the Archive is written by three expert and knowledgeable archivists and draws attention to the many limitations of archives and the inevitability of their having parameters. Silences or gaps in archives range from details of individuals’ lives to records of state oppression or of intelligence operations. The book brings together ideas from a wide range of fields, including contemporary history, family history research and Shakespearian studies. It describes why these silences exist, what the impact of them is, how researchers have responded to them, and what the silence of the archive means for researchers in the digital age. It will help provide a framework and context to their activities and enable them to better evaluate archives in a post-truth society. This book includes discussion of: enforced silencesexpectations and when silence means silencedigital preservation, authenticity and the futuredealing with the silencepossible solutions; challenging silence and acceptancethe meaning of the silences: are things getting better or worse?user satisfaction and audience development. This book will make compelling reading for professional archivists, records managers and records creators, postgraduate and undergraduate students of history, archives, librarianship and information studies, as well as academics and other users of archives.

Author : Elizabeth Joffrion,Michèle V. Cloonan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1945246359

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Advancing Preservation for Archives and Manuscripts by Elizabeth Joffrion,Michèle V. Cloonan Pdf

Author : Michael Cook
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351886031

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The Management of Information from Archives by Michael Cook Pdf

This authoritative guide to the principles and practice of archives management in private and public sector organizations has been substantially revised. It now provides detailed advice on changes in national and international standards and approaches, in particular ISAD(G) (International Standard Archival Description) and ISASAR(CPF) (International Standard Archive Authority Record). The new edition also includes guidance on the interpretation of the Manual of Archival Description, also published by Gower. Michael Cook takes the reader through the history, definition and function of archives and archival services, international service models, staffing and resource issues. He explains how to set up and run a records management programme, manage the interface with archival management, conduct a records survey, set up retention schedules and organize appraisal, acquisition and disposal in a way which ensures the service meets organizational and individual needs. Chapters covering the arrangement, coding and description of archival material, and the administration of its physical storage, demonstrate how efficient management facilitates the accessibility of archival information. The book concludes with chapters on computing and user issues, such as rights of access, Freedom of Information, security and data protection standards. This key reference on best practice is intended for students and lecturers in archives administration and records management, and for archives and records managers, particularly those newly qualified or seeking professional registration. Managers without formal qualifications but responsible for records or archives management, and information managers working with archivists and records managers, will find it helps to improve working methods and to run a more effective archives service within the modern information management environment.

Author : Alana Kumbier
Publisher : Litwin Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Archives
ISBN : 1936117517

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Ephemeral Material by Alana Kumbier Pdf

"Articulates a queer approach to archival studies and archival practice, and establishes the relevance of this approach beyond collections with LGBTQ content"--