PART I: Principles 1. What are archives? 2. An overview of archival theories and concepts 3. The nature of archives 4. The uses of archives 5. Types of archival institution 6. Archival service as a public trust 7. Balancing access and privacy PART 2: Practices 8. Establishing the archival institution 9. Appraising and acquiring archives 10. Preserving archives 11. Arranging and describing archives 12. Making archives available 13. Providing online access and reference Conclusion To learn more Journal literature National and state institutions Professional associations Additional reading Glossary of terms
Laura A. Millar is an independent consultant in the fields of records, archives and information management, publishing and education. She has taught records, archives and information management courses in universities and colleges in Canada and internationally and is the author of dozens of books and articles on a range of topics. In 2010, the first edition of Archives: Principles and practices was awarded the prestigious Waldo Gifford Leland Award from the Society of American Archivists in recognition of its ‘superior excellence and usefulness in the fields of archival history, theory, or practice.’
An absolutely indispensable instructional guide and manual,
Archives: Principles and Practices is unreservedly recommended for
community, academic, governmental, and corporate Library Science
collections and supplemental studies lists.
*- Midwest Book Review*
Archives is divided into theoretical and operational sections.
Millar ably tackles topics such as the concept, nature, history,
acquisition, preservation, and future of archives. Including a
helpful list of resources for further reading and a glossary of
archive-related terms, this is a well-rounded book. Infused with
the right amount of humor, Millar has authored a highly readable
text for those interested in an overview of the world of
archives.
*Booklist*
'Although differing goals and understandings of the archival
profession are in many ways a sign of its vibrancy and strength,
books such as Archives: Principles and Practices sound a welcome
reminder to examine institutional traditions and to tie those
traditions to the bedrock values that should unite all keepers of
the cultural record. While the first edition succeeded to some
extent, the second edition deserves recognition as one of the best
introductory texts available today.'- Nathan Saunders, Associate
Director for Library Specialized Collections, University of North
Carolina Wilmington, Archival Issues
*Archival Issues*
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