MARC Record from Library of Congress

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001 2010022946
003 DLC
005 20110305083553.0
008 100607s2010 nyu b 001 0 eng
010 $a 2010022946
020 $a9781555707262 (alk. paper)
020 $a1555707262 (alk. paper)
035 $a(OCoLC)ocn639940963
040 $aDLC$cDLC$dYDX$dYDXCP$dMHR$dCDX$dDNJ$dEHF$dDLC
050 00 $aCD950$b.M55 2010
082 00 $a027$222
100 1 $aMillar, Laura,$d1959-
245 10 $aArchives :$bprinciples and practices /$cLaura A. Millar.
260 $aNew York :$bNeal-Schuman Publishers,$c2010.
300 $axxiii, 280 p. ;$c24 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 $a"Divided into four easy-to-follow parts, this authoritative handbook from experienced archivist Laura A. Millar addresses the contextual, strategic, operational, and practical issues associated with creating an archival program. Millar covers the critical topics you need to know to improve your professional skills, including: Establishing principles, policies, and procedures; managing day-to-day operations; caring for different types of archival materials; enhancing outreach and public access; ensuring the growth and sustainability of the institution and its services. This new title is essential for anyone involved in collecting, curating, and managing archives because the accessible, jargon-free language provides both novice and experienced professionals with a clear outline of all the fundamental principles and practices in the field"--Publisher's description.
505 0 $aWhat are archives? -- Archival institutions : creatures of history and culture -- Archival service : a matter of trust -- Protecting archives -- Provenance, original order and respect des fonds -- Appraising and acquiring archives -- Arranging and describing archives -- Making archives available -- The challenge of digital archives.
650 0 $aArchives$xAdministration.
650 0 $aArchival materials$xManagement.
650 0 $aArchival materials$xConservation and restoration.
650 0 $aCataloging of archival materials.
650 12 $aArchives.
650 22 $aCataloging.
650 22 $aLibrary Collection Development.