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 beginning an archival program, and introduces the basic archival functions to readers. These functions include: archival administration, collection development, appraisal, records management, arrangement, description, reference, outreach, and preservation and facilities planning.
Author(s): Elizabeth Yakel
Publisher: Society of American Archivists
Year: 1994
Language: English
Pages: 99
Tags: archives
Acknowledgments
1 Introduction: Three Archival Collections
2 Planning for Your Archival Program
3 Establishing an Archives
4 Administration
5 Collection Development, Appraisal, and the Initial Stages of Archival Control
6 Increasing Control over Archival Records: Arrangement and Description
7 Reference and Access
8 Outreach
9 The Archival Facility and Preservation
10 Bibliographical Essay
11 Archival and Related Associations
Appendix A-Model Deed of Gift for Donation of Historical Materials
Appendix B-Outline of a Model Procedures Manual
Appendix C-Sample User Registration Forms
Appendix D-Sample Photoduplication Request Form
Appendix E-Sample Photographic Duplication Request Form
Appendix F-Sample Loan Agreement
Notes
Index
