Countries around the globe are grappling with issues of archive legislation -- both in established societies where old laws no longer respond to modern realities and in the growing number of new states seeking to establish their own legal framework.These two volumes outline the progress and procedures developed by nations grappling with issues such as: -- How to provide access while protecting privacy-- How to craft legislation that will survive the rapid advances of technology -- and reflect the changing relationship between public and private sectorsThe reports presented here reveal common elements that may be fruitfully addressed by international effort and will act as a sourcebook of ideas and action.

Includes papers presented at the annual meetings of the International Institute for Archival Science.

This revised translation of the classic 1998 Une histoire de l’archivistique provides a wide-ranging international survey of developments in archival practices and management, from the ancient world to the present day. The volume has been substantially updated to incorporate recent scholarship and provide additional examples from the English-speaking world. These new additions complement the original text and offer a broad and up-to-date survey, with examples spanning Europe, Africa, Asia and North and South America. The bibliography has also been updated with new material and supplementary English language sources, making it an accessible and up-to-date resource for those working and researching in the field of archives and archival history. This book is an essential reference volume for both archivists and historians, as well as anyone interested in the history of archives.