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 enhance visibility and research.
Developing strategies for sustaining and growing the archives over time is essential to ensure long-term success.
The path to sustainability in special libraries combines technological advancement, waste reduction, collection digitization, and community education.
Once the need for an archives is established and the necessary approvals have been secured, the next phase involves setting up the archives.
Archivists who adopt branding and PR strategies both safeguard historical treasures and contribute to their organizations’ evolution.
Archivists can shape their brand through the four Vs: vision, voice, visibility, and vigilance.
Archivists communicate a departmental identity that positions them as strategic partners by establishing a clear archival brand.
Archivists who embrace marketing techniques amplify their impact on their colleagues and the communities they serve.
Archivists create connections that transcend time by harnessing the emotive impact of narratives.
Book by archives expert Margot Note on navigating ‘inreach’ and becoming indispensable to influential archives users and decision-makers
Content creation is a cornerstone of marketing strategy, and archivists are leveraging this approach to showcase their organization’s rich history.
Archivists are the champions of social responsibility, dedicated to preserving the memory of individuals and communities for the greater public good.
Service in archival practice is founded on accessibility, inclusivity, and a commitment to connecting people with the past.
