Academic archives : managing the next generation of college and university archives, records, and special collections / Aaron D. Purcell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Purcell, Aaron D., 1972-

Series:

Archivist's and records manager's bookshelf ; no. 4.

The archivist's and records manager's bookshelf ; no. 4

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Universities and colleges--Archives--Administration.

Universities and colleges.

Electronic records--Management.

Electronic records.

Physical Description:

xx, 315 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers an imprint of ALA Publishing, [2012]

Summary:

In addition to college and university archives, academic archives encompass records management programs, special collections departments, and other campus archival repositories. This new definition of academic archives programs has redefined the role, and training, of academic archivists. This book gives you the tools to fill that role. --from publisher description

Contents:

The path to academic archives

THe mission of college and university libraries and academic archives

Special collections and academic archives

Mission and vision building for academic archives

Records management and academic archives

Collection development for academic archives

Acquiring, processing, and managing collections in academic archives

Public and research services in academic archives

Digital frontiers and electronic challenges for academic archives

Emerging trends and the horizon for academic archives.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781555707699

1555707696

OCLC:

761334863