Archives for the Lay Person: A Guide to Managing Cultural Collections (American Association for State and Local History)

For any aspiring historian, curator, archivist Clara Megan For any aspiring historian, curator, archivistthis is an outstanding book to introduce to the fundamentals of managing an archival collection. Potentially, beneficial to the expierenced archivist.. This is a great book to have on hand Christine M Perry This is a great book to have on hand. I have the digital copy so it is really convenient and readily available.. Trevor Ycas said Five Stars. Helpful!

Content headings throughout the chapters also facilitate ease of use and guided browsing. This text is an invaluable resource for dedicated but non-degreed staff and volunteers at local cultural and historical associations. 61, No. Her detailed suggestions for care and handling, and clear and simple descriptions of nineteenth century formats and processes, are among the strengths of the volume. 1, Spring 2013)An authoritative but accessible guide to managing archival collections for those without formal training on the subject. This authoritative, easy-to-use resource is highly recommended for the many librarians, volunteers, student interns, museum personnel, and other lay persons entrusted with the preservation of their collections and communities cultural legacy. (The Southeastern Librarian, Vol. Hamill has given us a roadmap, folded neatly. In this co

. Lois Hamill is university archivist and an assistant professor at Northern Kentucky University. She has previously worked with local historical society, church, and government records

The book also offers advice on how to utilize PastPerfect software for collections database management.. Archives for the Lay Person is a guidebook for people who care for historical records, photographs, and collections but do not have the appropriate professional training. Lois Hamill provides practical, step-by-step guidance for managing all facets of archival collections, from acquisition, arrangement, and description to storage and security. For volunteers or staff at small organizations, collections management can be a daunting task