Managing Historical Records Programs: A Guide for Historical Agencies (American Association for State and Local History) - Softcover

Dearstyne, Bruce W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 074250283X ISBN 13: 9780742502833

Publisher: AltaMira Press, 2000

Synopsis

Historical records are a focus and collecting area for many historical societies, history museums and other historical agencies. Yet many historical records programs face special challenges and needs, from inadequate resource levels, physical preservation problems, under-developed documentation, appraisal and collecting policies, etc. In Managing Historical Records, Dearstyne's goal is to foster stronger, more vibrant historical records programs by introducing archival work and describing strategies, approaches, principles and practices of strong programs. Lots of examples, checklists, and appendices help in finding solutions and approaches. A must-have resource for anyone considering starting a historical records program or who already has one and wants to strengthen it.

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About the Author

Dr. Bruce W. Dearstyne is associate professor at the College of Library and Information Services, University of Maryland, where he teaches archival and records management courses and coordinates the archives, records, and information management specialty in the M.L.S. program. Prior to assuming that position in 1997, he was for many years a program director at the New York State Archives and Records Administration. He is the author of many articles and several books, including The Archival Enterprise (1993) and Managing Government Records and Information (1999).

Edition details

• Publisher: AltaMira Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 074250283X
• ISBN 13: 9780742502833
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288