Archival preservation bridges the past and future, allowing the voices and stories of bygone eras to resonate with contemporary and future audiences.
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Securing Funding for Archival Software
Archives expert Margot Note on proven practices for getting the budget for archival software including collections management systems.
Digitization and Internal Advocacy
Archival digitization democratizes access to historical records once reserved for a privileged few.
Internal Advocacy in Archives
Archival advocacy plays a pivotal role in addressing the challenges of the digital age; expert analysis and strategies.
Establishing Selection Criteria for Archives Collection Development
Establishing clear and well-defined selection criteria is crucial when developing a collection development policy for archives.
Building a Purposeful Archives
Archives collection development policies guide the growth and management of collections in alignment with the mission statement.
Understanding the Archives’ Purpose
This archives expert’s post explores how understanding the purpose of the archives influences the development and management of the collections.
Archival Collection Development Policies
Archival collection development policies are crucial; they provide a roadmap for acquiring, preserving, and managing historical materials
Securing Buy-in for Archival Programs
Expert tips for how to talk about archives to decision-makers; ways to emphasize the value archives bring to our society
Conducting Oral History Interviews: Guidelines for Archivists
The art of conducting oral history interviews requires archivists to develop some essential skills and techniques to ensure a successful outcome.
Why Oral Histories Matter
Oral histories capture the unique stories and experiences of individuals, families, and communities not recorded on paper that would otherwise be lost.
Elements of a Records Survey Worksheet
A records survey worksheet is vital; it helps to systematically identify, organize, and describe records to ensure proper management.
Surveying Organizational Records
A records inventory includes identifying, organizing, and describing records; its steps include surveying, analyzing, and classifying records
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