How to Manage Processing in Archives and Special Collections

by Pam Hackbart-Dean

Book by Pam Hackbart-Dean, Elizabeth A Slomba

147 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2012

Reviews

[Sarah]

If you want to read this book, I would suggest 1) go to library school, 2) take an archival/special collection course, and 3) have the professor assign it for an assignment. Alternatively, you could just work in an archive. Otherwise, there's really no reason to read it.

[Kristy]

This is a slim and to-the-point volume that gives an overview of managing all aspects of archival processing. The authors combine practical tips, sample forms, and a hefty annotated bibliography to point the reader to additional readings on specific topics. As a mid-career lone arranger, I found this to be a nice review of the field and while some topics were treating pretty slightly (particularly electronic records) there is still a lot of good information here for archivists across the board.

[Karen]

A comprehensive resource for processing collections detailing methods of developing an archives processing plan, training staff, collecting statistics, and evaluating the final processed products in your archive collections.

[Mills College Library]

025 H118 2012