Archives for the Lay Person
Download or Read eBook Archives for the Lay Person PDF written by Lois Hamill and published by AltaMira Press. This book was released on 2012-12-27 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Lois Hamill |
Publisher | : AltaMira Press |
Total Pages | : 297 |
Release | : 2012-12-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780759119734 |
ISBN-13 | : 0759119732 |
Rating | : 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Archives for the Lay Person by : Lois Hamill
Book excerpt: For volunteers or staff at small organizations, collections management can be a daunting task. Archives for the Lay Person is a guidebook for people who care for historical records, photographs, and collections but do not have the appropriate professional training. Lois Hamill provides practical, step-by-step guidance for managing all facets of archival collections, from acquisition, arrangement, and description to storage and security. The book also offers advice on how to utilize PastPerfect software for collections database management.