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Centering Sovereignty in Archives: Decolonial Approaches to Indigenous Knowledge

Margot Note explores how centering sovereignty in archives supports Indigenous rights, decolonial practice, justice, and cultural resurgence.

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The Archivist’s Dilemma: Ethical Approaches to Surveillance

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As surveillance technologies evolve, archivists are increasingly faced with difficult ethical questions. Decisions about what to preserve, how to desc...

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July 28, 2025

Designing for Emotional Engagement in Archives

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Discover how emotionally engaged archives use empathy, trauma-informed design, and storytelling to foster meaningful archival experiences.

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July 21, 2025

Designing Accessible Archives: Rethinking the Reading Room Experience

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Discover how archivists can use design thinking to transform archival reading rooms into accessible, welcoming spaces that support discovery and inclu...

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April 21, 2025

5 Essential Elements of Archival Security: Creating a Safe and Accessible Collection Environment

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Discover the essential elements of archival security—from access control to environmental monitoring—and learn how to protect your collections against threats.

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April 14, 2025

Developing a Long-Term Preservation Strategy for Archives

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Short-term fixes can’t protect archival collections forever. A long-term preservation strategy is essential to ensure materials remain stable, accessible, and meaningful ove...

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April 7, 2025

Best Practices for Archival Storage: Materials and Planning Essentials

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Learn how to choose archival storage materials and enclosures to preserve documents, photos, books, and digital records for long-term accessibility.

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March 31, 2025

Principles of Archival Preservation: Agents of Deterioration and Preservation Strategies

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Explore the 5 key agents of deterioration and essential archival preservation strategies to safeguard your collections for future generations.

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March 24, 2025

Creating Effective Archival Finding Aids: Tips for Writing Clear Descriptions

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Clear, concise archival descriptions improve accessibility, support discoverability, and enhance the research experience. In this article, we’ll explore best practices for c...

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March 17, 2025

Balancing Collection- and
Item-Level Information in Archival Description

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How much detail is enough when describing an archival collection? Finding the right balance between broad overviews and detailed item descriptions ensures accessibility, resea...

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March 10, 2025

Best Practices in Archival Description

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Standards like ISAD(G), DACS, and EAD guide archivists in creating clear, consistent descriptions for easier access. Learn more about each of these frameworks and how they enh...

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March 3, 2025

Practical Strategies for Arranging Mixed-Media Archives

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Managing and arranging mixed-media archives requires balancing the unique needs of physical and digital records. Discover best practices for metadata, organizational structure...

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Archives Blog Posts

Centering Sovereignty in Archives: Decolonial Approaches to Indigenous Knowledge

The Archivist’s Dilemma: Ethical Approaches to Surveillance

Designing for Emotional Engagement in Archives

Designing Accessible Archives: Rethinking the Reading Room Experience

5 Essential Elements of Archival Security: Creating a Safe and Accessible Collection Environment

Developing a Long-Term Preservation Strategy for Archives

Best Practices for Archival Storage: Materials and Planning Essentials

Principles of Archival Preservation: Agents of Deterioration and Preservation Strategies

Creating Effective Archival Finding Aids: Tips for Writing Clear Descriptions

Balancing Collection- and
Item-Level Information in Archival Description

Best Practices in Archival Description

Practical Strategies for Arranging Mixed-Media Archives

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