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Williams, Caroline

Managing archives : foundations, principles and practice / Caroline Williams - Oxford : Chandos, [2006] - xvii, 248 p. ; 24 cm - Chandos information professional series .

Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction -- Principles and purposes of records and archives -- Selection, appraisal and aquistion -- Archival arrangement and description -- Access, reference and advocacy -- Preservation -- Managing an archive service

'Managing Archives' is intended to provide up-to-date, practical advice for students and inexperienced professionals starting out in archives with basic guidance sourced from professional literature, standards, websites, etc. The text includes a range of optional test activities.

ISBN: 9781843341130 . 9781843341130 . £57.00

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Archives--Administration
Archives--Management
Libraries and Museums.
Care & restoration of antiques
Library & information sciences / Museology