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Strong archival programs are rare, in part because the archival field has not given sustained attention to program leadership and management issues over the years. As a consequence, many programs are underfunded and undersupported and lack sufficient space, staff, and other resources to carry out their immensely important work. This collection of essays from eight of the archival field's notably successful leaders provides first-hand accounts of how to carry out planning, build coalitions and alliances, garner resources, empower and inspire program personnel, change program direction, and take programs in new, dynamic directions. There is an abundance of literature on archival theory, techniques, and practice, but leadership, program building, and related topics are seldom covered in archival literature. This collection of essays provides varying perspectives, insights, advice, caveats, and other helpful information based on the experiences of highly regarded professionals in the field who have actually developed and administered successful programs. They address such issues as how to define program success, the traits of a successful program, leadership traits, and similarities and differences between archival program and similar programs, such as libraries.

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9780313315756

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This interesting book reflects in an effective manner on contemporary American thinking within the archive profession on the nature of leadership, management and administration....[t]his is a comprehensive representation of emerging thinking in all sectors of the profession in the USA and one which, if used with care, may be of considerable benefit to archivists engaged in professional operations far beyond America's shores. -Journal of the Society of Archivists

... a welcome addition to the literature. Recommended for all archivists/records managers. -Library Journal For both practicing archivists and those training to be archivists, the book has a lot to offer and is recommended for any collection serving those audiences. -Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin ?...a welcome addition to the literature. Recommended for all archivists/records managers.?-Library Journal ?For both practicing archivists and those training to be archivists, the book has a lot to offer and is recommended for any collection serving those audiences.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin ?This interesting book reflects in an effective manner on contemporary American thinking within the archive profession on the nature of leadership, management and administration....[t]his is a comprehensive representation of emerging thinking in all sectors of the profession in the USA and one which, if used with care, may be of considerable benefit to archivists engaged in professional operations far beyond America's shores.?-Journal of the Society of Archivists .,. a welcome addition to the literature. Recommended for all archivists/records managers. -Library Journal This interesting book reflects in an effective manner on contemporary American thinking within the archive profession on the nature of leadership, management and administration....[t]his is a comprehensive representation of emerging thinking in all sectors of the profession in the USA and one which, if used with care, may be of considerable benefit to archivists engaged in professional operations far beyond America's shores. -Journal of the Society of Archivists

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BRUCE W. DEARSTYNE is Professor, College of Information Studies, University of Maryland.

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