Book Specs
Binding
Trade Paper
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published on
Dec 27, 2012
Edition
1st Edition
Dimensions
5.97x0.89x8.98 Inches
Weight
0.99 Pounds
About the Book
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.