Archives for the Lay Person: A Guide to Managing Cultural Collections (American Association for State and Local History)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.55 (524 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0759119724 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
For those organizations, Archives for the Lay Person is an invaluable resource and reference book. Regardless of the specific use, collection type, or staffing need in an institution, Archives for the Lay Person: A Guide to Managing Cultural Collections will serve as a useful tool. We need only drive. Utilizing concisely worded, step-by-step instructions, Ms. (Kentucky Libraries)Archivists and other professionals involved with historical collections will want to become familiar with Archives for the Lay Person: A Guide to Managing Cultural Collections. In this era of resource constraint, Lois takes a methodical approach to the description of these items, relying heavily on the affordable Past Perfect Software which can generate mu
For any aspiring historian, curator, archivist 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.. Christine M Perry said This is a great book to have on hand. This is a great book to have on hand. I have the digital copy so it is really convenient and readily available.. Five Stars Trevor Ycas Helpful!
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. The book also offers advice on how to utilize PastPerfect software for collections database management.
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