Developing and Maintaining Practical Archives

Developing and Maintaining Practical Archives
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ISBN-10 : 1555704670
ISBN-13 : 9781555704674
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Synopsis Developing and Maintaining Practical Archives by : Gregory S. Hunter

Provides an introduction to archives and manuscripts and explains to librarians how to conduct a survey, start an archives program, and handle selection and appraisal, acquisitions and accessioning, arrangement, description, preservation, security and disaster planning, electronic records, and access, reference, and outreach.

Developing and Maintaining Practical Archives

Developing and Maintaining Practical Archives
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Publisher : American Library Association
Total Pages : 621
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ISBN-10 : 9780838947272
ISBN-13 : 0838947271
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis Developing and Maintaining Practical Archives by : Gregory S. Hunter

Newly revised and updated to more thoroughly address our increasingly digital world, including integration of digital records and audiovisual records into each chapter, it remains the clearest and most comprehensive guide to the discipline.

Archives

Archives
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Publisher : Facet Publishing
Total Pages : 305
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ISBN-10 : 9781856046732
ISBN-13 : 1856046737
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis Archives by : Laura Millar

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.

Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management

Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management
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Publisher : American Library Association
Total Pages : 425
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ISBN-10 : 9780838990490
ISBN-13 : 0838990495
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management by : Peggy Johnson

In this fully updated revision, expert instructor and librarian Peggy Johnson addresses the art in controlling and updating your library's collection.

Forging the Future of Special Collections

Forging the Future of Special Collections
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Publisher : American Library Association
Total Pages : 251
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Synopsis Forging the Future of Special Collections by : Arnold Hirshon

Once treated as exclusive spaces for valuable but hidden and under-utilized material, over the past few decades special collections departments have been transformed by increased digitization and educational outreach efforts into unique and highly visible major institutional assets. What libraries must now contemplate is how to continue this momentum by articulating and implementing a dynamic strategic vision for their special collections. Drawing on the expertise of a world-class array of librarians, university faculty, book dealers, collectors, and donors, this collected volume surveys the emerging requirements of today’s knowledge ecosystem and charts a course for the future of special collections. Expanding upon the proceedings of the National Colloquium on Special Collections organized by the Kelvin Smith Library of Case Western Reserve University in October 2014, this timely resource for special collections librarians, administrators, academics, and rare book dealers and collectors recounts the factors that governed the growth and use of special collections in the past;explores ways to build 21st-century special collections that are accessible globally, and how to provide the expertise and services necessary to support collection use;gives advice on developing and maintaining strong relationships between libraries and collectors, with special attention paid to the importance of donor relations;provides critical information on how libraries and their institutions’ faculty can best collaborate to ensure students and other researchers are aware of the resources available to them;showcases proactive, forward-thinking approaches to applying digital scholarship techniques to special collections materials;looks at how the changes in the way authors work—from analog to digital—increases the importance of archives in preserving the aspects of humanity that elevate us; and examines sustainable and scalable approaches to promoting the use of special collections in the digital age, including the roles of social media and crowdsourcing to bring collections directly to the user.More than simply a guide to collection management, this book details myriad ways to forge the future of special collections, ensuring that these scholarly treasures advance knowledge for years to come.

Records and Information Management

Records and Information Management
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Publisher : American Library Association
Total Pages : 633
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ISBN-10 : 9780838917565
ISBN-13 : 0838917569
Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis Records and Information Management by : Patricia C. Franks

This book's authoritative blend of theory and practice makes it a matchless resource for everyone in the archives and records management field.

Understanding Archives & Manuscripts

Understanding Archives & Manuscripts
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Publisher : Rittenhouse Book Distributors
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015071447943
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Synopsis Understanding Archives & Manuscripts by : James M. O'Toole

This volume introduces students and beginning practitioners to the fundamentals of working with and preserving archival records and manuscripts. Sample topics include the history of the archives profession, the organization of archival records, and the values that inform practice. A new chapter on contemporary challenges in the archival world has been added for the second edition, and the bibliographic essay has been updated.

The Silence of the Archive

The Silence of the Archive
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Publisher : Facet Publishing
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 9781783301553
ISBN-13 : 1783301554
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis The Silence of the Archive by : David Thomas

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.

A Matter of Facts

A Matter of Facts
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Publisher : American Library Association
Total Pages : 193
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ISBN-10 : 9780838937570
ISBN-13 : 0838937578
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis A Matter of Facts by : Laura A. Millar

The safeguarding of authentic facts is essential, especially in this disruptive Orwellian age, where digital technologies have opened the door to a post-truth world in which "alternative facts" can be so easily accepted as valid. And because facts matter, evidence matters. In this urgent manifesto, archives luminary Millar makes the case that authentic and accurate records, archives, data, and other sources of documentary proof are crucial in supporting and fostering a society that is respectful, democratic, and self-aware. An eye-opening treatise for the general public, an invaluable resource for archives students, and a provocative call-to-arms for information and records professionals, Millar's book explains the concept of evidence and discusses the ways in which records, archives, and data are not just useful tools for our daily existence but also essential sources of evidence both today and in the future; includes plentiful examples that illustrate the critical role evidence plays in upholding rights, enforcing responsibilities, tracing family or community stories, and capturing and sharing memories; and examines the impact of digital technologies on how records and information are created and used. With documentary examples ranging from Mesopotamian clay tablets to World War II photographs to today’s Twitter messages and Facebook posts, Millar’s stirring book will encourage readers to understand more fully the importance of their own records and archives, for themselves and for future generations.

The Complete Collections Assessment Manual

The Complete Collections Assessment Manual
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Publisher : American Library Association
Total Pages : 34
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ISBN-10 : 9780838918685
ISBN-13 : 0838918689
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis The Complete Collections Assessment Manual by : Madeline M. Kelly

Assessment is increasingly integral to building, managing, and justifying library collections. Unfortunately, assessment can also be a daunting undertaking. And though every institution is unique, as this manual demonstrates, there's no need to reinvent the wheel. Spanning both concept and practice, Kelly offers a holistic assessment framework suitable to a variety of collections and contexts. With a structure that makes it applicable as both a training tool for practicing librarians and a useful course text for library students, this manual - introduces foundational assessment methodologies then provides concrete guidance on how to contextualize those methodologies within a holistic collections assessment program; - covers topics such as assessment goals, assessment stakeholders, selecting data and methodologies, working through project constraints, and project planning; - includes sample assessment program structures and other useful templates; - provides step-by-step instructions for more than a dozen specific methodologies, describing which aspect of the collection is being measured, what goals the methodology can address, technological requirements, recommended visualizations, and other helpful pointers; and - shares best practices for communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders about assessment projects, with sample communication plans that can be easily adapted. Bridging the divide between the big picture and the nitty gritty, this manual guides the reader through the development and implementation of a collections assessment program tailored to local needs and resources.