“The MAS [Master of Archival Studies at the University of British Columbia] program is designed to nurture a distinctive disciplinary and professional identity while fostering alliances with other disciplines, partnerships with other departments and faculties at home and in other universities worldwide, and collaboration with other professions. The prestige it has acquired over the years has proven the validity of such an approach.”
Recently I started volunteering one day a week at the history center for my county, hoping to glean some experience in archiving work. My goal, besides helping out, is to see if I like it enough to pursue a degree in library or archival science. So far, it‘s amazing and right up my alley! Anyways, this book is coming in handy as I begin indexing the history center newsletter for easy searching. Any Litsy archivists out there? #archives #history
“With competing organizational resources and priorities, raising the visibility of and communicating RIM program development with senior management, decision-makers, and other stakeholders can be challenging. Risk management process components are designed to proactively uncover RIM risks dimensions and promote a risk-aware culture.”
“The application of Lean practices in a real-world records management environment created great opportunities for team building and continuous process improvement in several processes of the operational records program.”
“The UW-Madison Records Management Program will continue to educate employees regarding their responsibility for management of records and best practices.”
pickA very straightforward and approachable introduction to maintaining an archive. This is a book that I will continue to turn to as a reference.
“Yes, archival work is challenging, but it is very rewarding. My hope is that this book will help provide you with the foundation for a successful career as a professional archivist.”
“Dearstyne stated, ‘Strong, well-led [archival] programs feature adequate support, sufficient (and rising) funding, clear direction, appropriate staffing, and secure facilities.‘ He also noted that successful programs have seven characteristics:
- clear sense of purpose and mission
- evolution and change
- dynamic, balanced expansion
- high visibility
- customer focus
- peer recognition
- professional engagement”
“. . . Detailed policies and procedures are a means for archives to keep this tension from leading to anxiety and paralysis. Policies and procedures also provide a sound foundation for the more extensive outreach, promotion, and advocacy efforts that are so necessary for archival survival. . .”
“A phased approach to preservation is most appropriate for the small archives. Once the problems are identified, committing resources to stabilizing the environment will have the greatest preservation return for the dollar. Other aspects of preservation can be integrated into the archival program as funding and staff permit. In this way, a small archives program can achieve the proper balance between preservation and use.”
