Archives for the Lay Person: A Guide To Managing Cultural Collections (American Association For State And Local History) - Softcover

Hamill, Lois

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9780759119727: Archives for the Lay Person: A Guide To Managing Cultural Collections (American Association For State And Local History)

Synopsis

For volunteers or staff at small organizations, collections management can be a daunting task. 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. The book also offers advice on how to utilize PastPerfect software for collections database management.

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About the Author

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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ISBN 10:  0759119716 ISBN 13:  9780759119710
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, 2012
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