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How can I get some general background information about archival theory and practice?

Mon, 03/21/2011 - 14:54 — amarder
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Here are some resources I have found. Do you have any other ideas?

NARA Modern Archives Institute: http://www.archives.gov/preservation/modern-archives-institute/

Understanding Archives & Manuscripts, by James M. O'Toole and Richard J. Cox

Keeping Archives, edited by Jackie Bettington

Digital Preservation Management Tutorial: http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/dpm/dpm-eng/

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General Information on Archival Theory and Practice

Lisa Juengling - 02/10/2012 - 17:31

An excellent additional resource is Developing and Maintaining Practical Archives by Gregory S. Hunter. I believe a third edition is due out in 2012 or 2013, but the second edition is still worth reading and consulting.



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