The no-nonsense guide to archives and recordkeeping / Margaret Crockett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Crockett, Margaret, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Archives.

Records--Management.

Records.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vii, 212 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Facet Publishing, 2016.

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. The book covers all aspects of recordkeeping and archives management. It follows the records' journey from creation, through the application of classification and access techniques, evaluation for business, legal and historical value and finally to destruction or preservation and access in the archive.

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. Planning the records management programme; Surveying; 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. 5 Archival preservation; Introduction; 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

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 14 Sep 2022).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781783300945

1783300949