Managing Historical Records Programs

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 1 Historical Records: Definitions, Concepts, and Importance
Chapter 3 2 Prerequisites for Program Success
Chapter 4 3 Building a Historical Records Program: Sources of Assistance
Chapter 5 4 Leadership & Management of Historical Records Programs
Chapter 6 5 Selection of Historical Records
Chapter 7 6 Arrangement and Description
Chapter 8 7 Services to Users
Chapter 9 8 Preservation of Historical Records
Chapter 10 9 Electronic Archives
Chapter 11 10 Historical Records Programs in the Third Millennium
Chapter 12 Appendix 1 Code of Ethics for Archivists
Chapter 13 Appendix 2 Basic Elements of Historical Records Programs
Chapter 14 Appendix 3 Sample Self Assessment Guide for Historical Records Programs
Chapter 15 Appendix 4 Cooperative Approaches to Historical Records Programs
Chapter 16 Appendix 5 Historical Records Program Plan
Chapter 17 Appendix 6 Guide to Donating Personal or Family Papers to a Repository
Chapter 18 Appendix 7 Guide to Deeds of Gifts
Chapter 19 Appendix 8 Examples of Historical Records Descriptions
Chapter 20 Appendix 9 Checklist for Access & Reference Services
Chapter 21 Appendix 10 Repository Security Checklist
Chapter 22 Appendix 11 Selected List of Vendors of Archival Supplies and Services
Chapter 23 Appendix 12 Suggested Readings
Chapter 24 Index
Chapter 25 About the Author

Dearstyne gives the aspiring archivist/curator in 270 pages nearly all the information he or she will need to provide basic services for historical records. Such records are defined in this work so that it is applicable to both archival and personally generated materials (manuscripts)....Everything from preservation strategies for paper records through formulating program ideas for electronic records is covered here....Dearstyne's extensive personal experience in the field...along with his more recent position as a professor of archival studies...make him an ideal choice to do this work. In addition, his clear writing style and careful organization make the book all the more useful....The book is an ideal starting point for individuals new to the field. It not only gives the reader useful information but also inspiration on why and how records work can be a truly exciting career choice.