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.
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.
Series:
American Association for State and Local History book series
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