| Archives for the Lay Person: A Guide to Managing Cultural Collections Contributor(s): Hamill, Lois (Author) |
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ISBN: 0759119716 ISBN-13: 9780759119710 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $114.84 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Museum Administration And Museology - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - Archives & Special Libraries |
| Dewey: 025.341 |
| LCCN: 2012032415 |
| Series: American Association for State and Local History |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.8" W x 9.1" (1.25 lbs) 296 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |