Collections management can be a daunting task for volunteers and employees alike. Archives for the Lay Person provides practical, step-by-step guidance for those managing all facets of archival collections at small organizations.
Collections management can be a daunting task for volunteers and employees alike. Archives for the Lay Person provides practical, step-by-step guidance for those managing all facets of archival collections at small organizations.
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.
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Preface Introduction Chapter 1 Basic Definitions and Concepts Chapter 2 Acquiring New Materials Chapter 3 Organizing the Collection Chapter 4 Describing the Collection Chapter 5 Photographs: Handling, Identifying, Arranging and Describing Chapter 6 Photographs: Management and Use Chapter 7 Reference/Researchers Chapter 8 Security Chapter 9 Exhibits Chapter 10 Your Storage Environment Chapter 11 Other Types of Materials Chapter 12 Outside Specialists Chapter 13 Additional Manpower Chapter 14 Disaster Preparedness Appendices Bibliography Index
