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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.
List of contents
List of Figures, Tables, and Textboxes
Preface
Introduction
1. Basic Definitions and Concepts
2. Acquiring New Materials
3. Arranging the Collection
4. Describing the Collection
5. Photographs: Part 1-Handling, Arranging, Identifying, Rehousing, and Describing
6. Photographs: Part 2-Management and Use
7. Managing Digitization Projects
8. Reference and Researchers
9. Security
10. Exhibits
11. The Collection Storage Environment
12. Other Types of Materials
13. Outside Specialists
14. Additional Personnel
15. Disaster Preparedness
Appendixes
Appendix A: Guidelines and Policies
Appendix B: Sample Forms and Workflows
Appendix C: Representative Examples
Appendix D: Vendors
Notes
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
About the author
By Lois Hamill
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.
