ACCESSIBLE ARCHIVES

The mission of archives is to identify, preserve, and make available records and papers of enduring value. Primary actions and considerations in the development and maintenance of an association archive include: 1. Establish mission, purpose, and authority. 2. Conduct a survey. 3. Identify options f...

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Published in:Association Management 2004-07, Vol.56 (7), p.40
Main Author: Nancy Perkin Beaumont
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anniversaries
Archives & records
Archivists
Associations
Emergency preparedness
Guidelines
Libraries
Planning
Promotional products
Public relations
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Summary:The mission of archives is to identify, preserve, and make available records and papers of enduring value. Primary actions and considerations in the development and maintenance of an association archive include: 1. Establish mission, purpose, and authority. 2. Conduct a survey. 3. Identify options for placement. 4. Develop selection and appraisal criteria. 5. Consider additional acquisitions and facilitate related accessioning. 7. Set up systems for arrangement and description. 7. Learn preservation techniques for documents. 8. Establish security procedures and a disaster plan. 9. Determine access, reference, and outreach parameters.
ISSN:0004-5578