Archives 101

Hamill, Lois, 1957- (author.).

Summary:

"Archives 101 is a guidebook for people who care for historical records, photographs, and collections but do not have the appropriate professional training. Lois Hamill provides practical, step-by-step guidance for managing all facets of archival collections, from acquisition, arrangement, and description to storage and security"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781538133002
ISBN: 1538133008
ISBN: 9781538133019
ISBN: 1538133016
Physical Description: xiii, 287 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Publisher: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., [2021]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Basic Definitions and Concepts -- Acquiring New Materials -- Arranging the Collection -- Describing the Collection -- Photographs: Part 1: Handling, Arranging, Identifying, Rehousing, and Describing -- Photographs: Part 2: Management and Use -- Managing Digitization Projects -- Reference and Researchers -- Security -- Exhibits -- The Collection Storage Environment -- Other Types of Materials -- Outside Specialists -- Additional Personnel -- Disaster Preparedness.