| Description |
1 online resource (224 pages) |
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text file |
| Contents |
Title page; Contents; List of figures, tables and checklists; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Concepts and context; Archives and records: concepts and terminology; Record media and formats; Types of archive repository; The archives and records scene; Working with records and archives; Record creators and archive users; Round-up; Notes; 2 Managing current records; Introduction; Creation; Filing, classification and file naming; Use and tracking; Security; Vital records in offices; Round-up; Note; 3 Records management; Introduction; Information management; Justifying records management. |
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Planning the records management programmeSurveying; Policy and procedures, implementation guidance; The role of legislation, regulation and standards; Developing retention schedules; Non-current recordkeeping systems; Disposal; Managing vital records; Handling legacy records; Initial review and ongoing audit; Round-up; Notes; 4 Archives management; Introduction; Collecting policies; Acquisition; Intellectual property rights for archives; Accessioning; Appraisal; Arrangement and description; Finding aids; Automation and digitization; Access; Advocacy; Working with volunteers; Round-up; Notes. |
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5 Archival preservationIntroduction; Policy and strategy; Creation conditions; Surveys; Storage requirements; Packaging, handling and access; Creation and use of surrogates; Disaster prevention and emergency planning; Conservation requirements; Preservation of digital records; Round-up; Note; Conclusion; Select bibliography; Index. |
| Summary |
This practical how-to-do-it guide is ideal for professionals involved in the management of archives and records, especially if they are just starting out or without formal training. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Archives.
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Archives. |
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Records -- Management.
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Records -- Management. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Foster, Janet.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Crockett, Margaret. No-nonsense Guide to Archives and Recordkeeping. London : Facet Publishing, ©2015 9781856048552 |
| ISBN |
9781783300945 |
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1783300949 |
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9781856048552 |
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1856048551 |
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