Archival Basics by Charlie Arp

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This book is an introduction to the concepts, policies, infrastructure and tasks needed to collect, preserve and make archival collections available to researchers. The book provides the practical information necessary to manage archival collections for those who do not have a formal education in archival work.

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Archival Basics by Charlie Arp

This book is an introduction to the concepts, policies, infrastructure and tasks needed to collect, preserve and make archival collections available to researchers. The book provides the practical information necessary to manage archival collections for those who do not have a formal education in archival work.
Archival Basics is a must-read for those entering or new to archival institutionsThis book provides a common-sense approach that clearly explains collecting, preserving, and making archival records, including digital collections, available to researchers.  Access to 13 digital files allows the reader to customize fundamental policies and forms necessary for archival operations.  -- Barbara Teague, Executive Director, Council of State Archivists
This book serves as a highly experienced and knowledgeable guide to core principles and best practices that are essential to providing appropriate care for the archives and historical records that are the foundation for understanding ourselves, our society, and our country. Read this book, then “just do it.”  -- Kathleen D. Roe, New York State Archives (retired), Director of Archives and Records Management
Charlie Arp has a BA and MA in history from Ohio University where he specialized in archival studies. From 1991 to 2003 he worked at the Ohio History Society where he held a variety of positions including Head of Reference, Assistant State Archivist and State Archivist. In 2003 Charlie was hired by the Battelle Memorial Institute as Enterprise Content Manager. In 2015 he tested and validated the use of an electronic management program to enable Battelle to use electronic records as part of submissions to the FDA. In early 2016 Charlie started an archival and records management consulting firm.
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ISBN 13 9781538104552
ISBN 10 1538104555
Title Archival Basics
Author Charlie Arp
Series American Association For State And Local History
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Year published 2019-05-08
Number of pages 354
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.