How to Conduct Comprehensive Archival Surveys
Conducting a comprehensive archival survey is critical to successfully managing archival collections.
Remembering History, Moving Forward Together, with ArchivEra
The Catholic Diocese of Arlington’s Director of Archives selected ArchivEra to manage their collections of historical and cultural significance, and strike a balance between security and access.
Effective Measurement of Archival Impact
Effective measurement is the key to assessing the impact of archival endeavors. Archivists play a crucial role in preserving historical records, and their efforts are best evaluated through well-defined benchmarks.
The Importance of Personal Digital Archiving (Plus Steps to Get Started)
Archivists often help individuals manage and preserve digital files of personal significance.
Archival Collections Management: From Stewardship to Advocacy
A unique challenge arises in the intricate world of archives—the risk of archivists being perceived as self-promoters.
Safe Storage for Archival Preservation
Many organizations have no room to store archival collections, so vigilance is needed to protect rare and fragile materials, especially audiovisual
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
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.
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
Building Archives Program Support
If the connection between the archives department and institutional success is clear, the organization will generally support an archives program.
Documenting Family Medicine, From Word to The Web
ArchivEra was chosen by their solo archivist as the best archival collections management system for the Center for the History of Family Medicine
Digitization and Digital Preservation in Heritage Organizations
Any heritage organization considering a digitization project must also create digital preservation strategies for their newly digitized materials.
Change and Continuity with Analog and Digital Records
The basic principles of archives and records management need to be adapted to the current information environment, including technology
Promises, Purpose, and Partnership—Enabled by ArchivEra
ArchivEra was chosen as the best archival collections management system for the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge, especially for the Weinberg Collection
Why Archivists Should Collect Metrics
Metrics tell the story of archival collections. A robust archival collections management system can be used to gather powerful statistics.
Using Archival Standards to Make Data Exportable
As archivists select a suitable CMS for their organizations, they should look for systems with standards that allow archivists to export data.
Data Standards in Archival Collections Management Systems
Access to archival collections is challenging but a successfully implemented CMS makes discovery easier with internationally recognized data standards
Communication and Collaboration Through CMS Email Integration
Email integration within an archival collections management system allows for a better user experience and greater efficiency for archives staff.
CMS Email Integration and Request Management
When a CMS integrates with email requests, archivists benefit from knowledge management, database creation, analytics, and customer support.
Gathering Usage Statistics and Improving Processes with Your CMS
Archival collections management systems should deliver a robust request management workflow and tools, and integrate with email to be most efficient.
The Importance of Archival Description
Archival description encompasses the dual processes of cataloging and production of finding aids; can current descriptive standards facilitate this?
Appraisal of Records of Enduring Value
Archivists must make decisions to determine what materials have enduring value and deserve preservation over the long term; appraisal and selection.
How A CMS Improves and Automates Archival Labor
Archival collections management systems should automate workflows effectively to allow archivists to focus on the deep intellectual work of processing
How a Collections Management System Acts as a Portal
Archival organizations must continuously evolve to keep pace with the changing information environment. A common way to stay current is to install a collections management system (CMS).
Using an Archival CMS to Link Online and Offline Experiences
As archivists innovate via online publishing and digital techniques, visitors enjoy, understand, and appreciate both digital and physical collections.