Once the need for an archives is established and the necessary approvals have been secured, the next phase involves setting up the archives.
7 Practical Steps for Starting an Archives
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Remembering History, Moving Forward Together, with ArchivEra
The Catholic Diocese of Arlington’s Director of Archives selected ArchivEra to manage their collections of historical and cultural significance, and strike a balance between security and access.
Unveiling Archival Impact
The transformative power of storytelling depends upon the strategic choices that top archival performers make and the shift from being record-keepers to change agents.
Effective Measurement of Archival Impact
Effective measurement is the key to assessing the impact of archival endeavors. Archivists play a crucial role in preserving historical records, and their efforts are best evaluated through well-defined benchmarks.
Archival Collaborations: Technology, Planning, Learning, and Trust
Archivists have adopted technology to transform collaborations; digital platforms enable communication, project management, and resource sharing
Unlocking Collaborative Archival Potential
Archivists can solidify their position as valuable collaborators by showcasing the tangible impact of their contributions.
Collaborative Archival Relationships
Collaborative projects are instrumental in showcasing how archival collections can benefit various organizational departments.
Informational, Evidential, and Intrinsic Values within Archives
Archives provide authentic, reliable information and hold values that reflect their functions and uses; informational, evidential, and intrinsic.
A Sustainable Archives
Archivists prioritize sustainable practices and policies, rooting their work in ethics of care, often preferring digital processing and preservation
Archival Branding and PR Strategies
Archivists who adopt branding and PR strategies both safeguard historical treasures and contribute to their organizations’ evolution.
Establishing Archival Identity
Archivists can shape their brand through the four Vs: vision, voice, visibility, and vigilance.
Strategic Archival Collaborators
Archivists communicate a departmental identity that positions them as strategic partners by establishing a clear archival brand.
Archival Marketing Strategies
Archivists who embrace marketing techniques amplify their impact on their colleagues and the communities they serve.
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