Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Informal archives hold untapped value for research, historical inquiry, and cultural preservation. These archives often include rare or unique content such as letters, photos, recordings, or academic papers that may otherwise be lost to time. As interest grows in alternative sources of knowledge, understanding how these collections are formed, authenticated, and used becomes increasingly important. They raise critical questions about ownership, access, preservation, and ethical responsibility, especially when inherited or acquired through informal means. Exploring these archives sheds light on overlooked narratives and challenges conventional boundaries of what constitutes legitimate archival material. Understanding and Utilizing Informal Archives explores how informal archives are collected and used for research and other practical applications. It discusses strategies to formalize some of the processes in handling informal archives. Covering topics such as cultural divides, intellectual property, and research methods, this book is an excellent resource for archivists, collectors, researchers, students, educators, academicians, librarians, and more. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798337304137

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Understanding and Utilizing Informal Archives (Paperback)

Shalin Hai-Jew

Published by IGI Global, Hershey, 2025

ISBN 13: 9798337304137

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Informal archives hold untapped value for research, historical inquiry, and cultural preservation. These archives often include rare or unique content such as letters, photos, recordings, or academic papers that may otherwise be lost to time. As interest grows in alternative sources of knowledge, understanding how these collections are formed, authenticated, and used becomes increasingly important. They raise critical questions about ownership, access, preservation, and ethical responsibility, especially when inherited or acquired through informal means. Exploring these archives sheds light on overlooked narratives and challenges conventional boundaries of what constitutes legitimate archival material. Understanding and Utilizing Informal Archives explores how informal archives are collected and used for research and other practical applications. It discusses strategies to formalize some of the processes in handling informal archives. Covering topics such as cultural divides, intellectual property, and research methods, this book is an excellent resource for archivists, collectors, researchers, students, educators, academicians, librarians, and more. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798337304137

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