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Author:   Charlie Arp
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Dimensions:   Width: 22.30cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 29.30cm
Weight:   1.071kg
ISBN:  

9781538104545

ISBN 10:   1538104547
Pages:   354
Publication Date:   08 May 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Archives and Archivists Records More About Historical Records Historical Record Collections What is an Archives? What is an Archivist? Chapter Summary, Exercise and Exam Chapter 2 - Collections Policy What is a Collections Policy? Assessing Your Capabilities and Resources Elements of a Collections Policy Summary and Exercise Chapter 3 - Appraisal Defining Appraisal Making Appraisal Decisions Other Factors to Consider Summary and Exercise Chapter 4 - Accessioning Transferring Legal Ownership of the Records Gaining Physical and Intellectual Control of Your Records Documenting your accessions Chapter Summary Chapter 5 Arrangement Terms Arranging Records Chapter Summary Chapter 6 - Preservation Preservation of What? Handling archival materials during processing Preservation as part of processing Summary Chapter 7 Description Description in detail Finding Aids Practice with Finding Aids Processing Case Study Summary Chapter 8 Storing collections The Building Within the Building Summary Chapter 9 Security planning and disasters Physical Security Collection and Researcher Management Disaster Planning Summary Chapter 10 Reference Reference Services Providing Reference Services Copyright Summary Chapter 11 Outreach Outreach Exhibits and Loans Fundraising and Grant Writing Chapter Summary Chapter 12 Digital records Introduction to Digital Records Theory Revising your collections policy Digital appraisal What must you do to archive digital records? What resources do you need to archive digital records? Summary Chapter 13 Digitzation Terms Project Planning Hardware and Software Digitization procedures and workflow Summary

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Archival Basics is a must-read for those entering or new to archival institutions. This book provides a common-sense approach that clearly explains collecting, preserving, and making archival records, including digital collections, available to researchers. Access to 13 digital files allows the reader to customize fundamental policies and forms necessary for archival operations. -- Barbara Teague, Executive Director, Council of State Archivists This book serves as a highly experienced and knowledgeable guide to core principles and best practices that are essential to providing appropriate care for the archives and historical records that are the foundation for understanding ourselves, our society, and our country. Read this book, then just do it. -- Kathleen D. Roe, New York State Archives (retired), Director of Archives and Records Management

Archival Basics is a must-read for those entering or new to archival institutions. This book provides a common-sense approach that clearly explains collecting, preserving, and making archival records, including digital collections, available to researchers. Access to 13 digital files allows the reader to customize fundamental policies and forms necessary for archival operations. -- Barbara Teague, Executive Director, Council of State Archivists This book serves as a highly experienced and knowledgeable guide to core principles and best practices that are essential to providing appropriate care for the archives and historical records that are the foundation for understanding ourselves, our society, and our country. Read this book, then just do it. -- Kathleen D. Roe, New York State Archives (retired), Director of Archives and Records Management

Author Information

Charlie Arp has a BA and MA in history from Ohio University where he specialized in archival studies. From 1991 to 2003 he worked at the Ohio History Society where he held a variety of positions including Head of Reference, Assistant State Archivist and State Archivist. In 2003 Charlie was hired by the Battelle Memorial Institute as Enterprise Content Manager. In 2015 he tested and validated the use of an electronic management program to enable Battelle to use electronic records as part of submissions to the FDA. In early 2016 Charlie started an archival and records management consulting firm.

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