How much detail is enough when describing an archival collection? Finding the right balance between broad overviews and detailed item descriptions ensures accessibility, research efficiency, and proper context for archival materials.
Archival acquisition is the heart of preserving history, ensuring records of lasting value are saved for future generations. In this post, Margot Note breaks down the essentials of archival acquisition with tips and insights to help build meaningful archival collections.
Archival appraisal involves not just technical processes but significant ethical considerations. Archivists must navigate privacy, representation, and access issues while making decisions that will shape the historical record.
Archival selection determines which records should be retained for long-term preservation. The process focuses on the practical aspects of deciding what to keep and discard based on the archives’ mission, user needs, and the potential research value of the records.
Digital preservation is crucial to safeguarding cultural and historical heritage for future generations.
Archivists leverage technology to unearth data-driven revelations from historical materials, extracting valuable insights.
Digitization is a pivotal tool archivists use to transform historical artifacts into searchable and shareable resources.
Effective governance is key to family office success. Archives mitigate risks by documenting legal structures, compliance, and governance protocols.
Archivists have adopted technology to transform collaborations; digital platforms enable communication, project management, and resource sharing
Archivists can solidify their position as valuable collaborators by showcasing the tangible impact of their contributions.
Collaborative projects are instrumental in showcasing how archival collections can benefit various organizational departments.
Archives provide authentic, reliable information and hold values that reflect their functions and uses; informational, evidential, and intrinsic.
Archivists prioritize sustainable practices and policies, rooting their work in ethics of care, often preferring digital processing and preservation
