Archives: Principles and Practices - Couverture souple

Millar, Laura Agnes

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1856046737 ISBN 13 : 9781856046732

Editeur : Facet Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

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

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Dr Laura A. Millar is an independent consultant in the fields of archival and information management, publishing and education. She has taught archives and information management, publishing, editing and writing in universities and colleges in Canada and internationally and has written and edited a large number of books and articles on these subjects.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Facet Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1856046737
• ISBN 13: 9781856046732
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible