The Minnesota Method Explained
The Minnesota Method appraisal model is labor-intensive but less political than others. It is a transparent methodology for making appraisal decisions
Introduction to Macro-Appraisal
The benefits of macro-approach include providing context and forcing a planned rather than a random approach to archival management.
Archival and Records Management Preservation
Archivists and records managers face digital preservation challenges. No permanent solution to digital preservation; medium-term solutions are safe.
Deciphering Archival Software Solutions
Archivists manage information about their collections with a number of different software solutions, which may have overlapping functionalities.
Great Collector + Enthusiastic Organizer = Serious Impact with ArchivEra
ArchivEra was chosen by the Lehi Historical Society and Archives to enable public access to collections and enrich digital and multimedia content
Archival Communication, Outreach, and Training
Archivists can be creative and have fun communicating their holdings’ value; the ways to spread the word are varied
Interpreting Archives Through the Digital Humanities
Archivists applaud new technological capabilities that promise new knowledge based on archival materials can be produced in ways previously impossible.
Communicating Archival Value
Communicating the importance of records of enduring value benefits archival programs, the profession, users, and society; detailed advocacy tips
Technical, Organizational, and Cultural Considerations for Digital Preservation
Until digital preservation is simplified, archivists must contend with technical, organizational, and cultural roadblocks that impede preservation
Engaging with Artists in the Archives
Archivists can combine creative and archival practice to fulfill a significant function of cultural heritage: memory and community building.
Artist-Driven Archives
Artist-driven archives offer further opportunities for audiences, researchers, and even the artists themselves to engage with the work in new ways
Creative Use of Archives
Archival collections inspire and inform creativity, allowing users to learn about different eras and view historical objects directly.
Records and Business Change
The role records play in organizational change isn’t always clear; helping manage records created by change is the domain of information professionals.
Connection through Genealogy and Family History
Archivists are delighted to help their users discover more about their family history, become engaged in the community, and forge connections.
Connection with Users and Within Collections
The evolution of archives from static repositories to dynamic networking institutions drives access and collection management expectations.
Reusing Archival Content to Connect with New Audiences
Archivists can reuse and repurpose content, to reach new audiences, enabled by these actionable ideas that they can easily implement
Visible Archives, Vital Communities
Archivists must reach out to internal and external communities; effective community engagement leads to more patrons, monetary donations, job security
Spotlight on Archival Labor
Few people understand what archivists do; in a field where so much is misunderstood, showcasing our work and demonstrating its value is needed.
Reaching New Audiences by Adapting Archival Materials
Archivists can enhance online collections by adapting and repurposing content to release the untapped potential of records of enduring value
Access, Privacy, and Security Considerations for Archivists and Records Managers
Privacy issues for archivists and records managers include compromised data, deductive disclosure, and making public data available on the internet
College and University Archives; An Evolving Role
Academic archives fulfill an informational role; many repositories embrace the archive as an essential information center for the academic institution.
The Ins and Outs of Business Archives
Businesses should have archives and archival records to document the company’s history, become more efficient, and provide legal protection.
Government Archives; Democracy in Action
Archivists bring order to government archives, which reflect democracy in action, allowing citizens access to records that affect their daily lives.
Building Archives Program Support
If the connection between the archives department and institutional success is clear, the organization will generally support an archives program.
Archival Filing, Retrieval, and Management
Improving an organization’s ability to access its information is one of the key contributions information professionals make.