Starting an Archives
eBook - ePub

Starting an Archives

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eBook - ePub

Starting an Archives

About this book

Starting an Archives is designed for institutional administrators, archivists, and records managers thinking about beginning a historical records program in their organization. The book covers the decision making process which should precede the establishment of an archival program, outlines the first steps necessary in the beginning of an archival program, and introduces basic archival functions to readers. These functions include: archival administration, collection development, appraisal, records management, arrangement, description, reference, outreach, and preservation and facilities planning.

The book provides a theoretical rationale for the establishment of an archival program and discusses the managerial, financial, and administrative implications involved in beginning an archives. At the same time, however, it approaches the subject of starting an archives in a practical manner. There are clear descriptions of archival activities, samples of the important archival policy documents and forms, and a current bibliograohy which points to additional texts for further reference. Information on archival organizations is also included to help beginning archives locate and join local and national professional archival networks.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. 1 Introduction: Three Archival Collections
  7. 2 Planning for Your Archival Program
  8. 3 Establishing an Archives
  9. 4 Administration
  10. 5 Collection Development, Appraisal, and the Initial Stages of Archival Control
  11. 6 Increasing Control over Archival Records: Arrangement and Description
  12. 7 Reference and Access
  13. 8 Outreach
  14. 9 The Archival Facility and Preservation
  15. 10 Bibliographical Essay
  16. 11 Archival and Related Associations
  17. Appendix A—Model Deed of Gift for Donation of Historical Materials
  18. Appendix B—Outline of a Model Procedures Manual
  19. Appendix C—Sample User Registration Forms
  20. Appendix D—Sample Photoduplication Request Form
  21. Appendix E—Sample Photographic Duplication Request Form
  22. Appendix F—Sample Loan Agreement
  23. Notes
  24. Index