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July 21, 2025
Archival Management
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5 Keys to Establishing a Sustainable Archives

When it comes to establishing a new archives, laying the groundwork and communicating the need for archives is just the beginning. Developing strategies for sustaining and growing the archives over time is essential to ensure long-term success. Doing so involves ongoing maintenance, continuous improvement, and planning to address future challenges.

5 Keys to Establishing a Sustainable Archives
July 14, 2025
Archival Management
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7 Practical Steps for Starting an Archives

Once you’ve established the need for an archives and secured the necessary approvals, the next phase involves setting up the archives. This process requires careful planning and diligence to ensure the archives are functional, secure, and accessible

7 Practical Steps for Starting an Archives
July 7, 2025
Archival Management
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Establishing the Need for an Archives

Starting an archives in any institution is crucial to preserving its history and ensuring that vital records are maintained for the future.

Establishing the Need for an Archives
June 30, 2025
Archival Management
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Improving Collection Management Through ...

Archival surveys are powerful tools for improving collection management. By surveying collections, archivists can gather essential data that inform preservation, access, and resource allocation.

Improving Collection Management Through Archival Surveys
June 23, 2025
Archival Management
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How to Conduct Comprehensive Archival Surveys

A well-executed survey provides valuable insights into a collection’s content, condition, and preservation needs. Best practices for conducting archival surveys focus on identifying and assessing records.

How to Conduct Comprehensive Archival Surveys
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June 24, 2024
Archival Management

Accountability through Archiving

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June 24, 2024
Archival Management
Accountability through Archiving

Archivists are the custodians of shared history, tasked with preserving documentary evidence of the actions taken by individuals, groups, and organizations. 

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June 17, 2024
Archival Management

Promoting Openness, Access, and Use

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June 17, 2024
Archival Management
Promoting Openness, Access, and Use

The dual principles of access and use underpin the work of archivists, guiding their efforts to ensure that historical records remain accessible to users while respecting the legal and ethical restrictions that may apply.

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June 10, 2024
Archival Management

Leading with History

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June 10, 2024
Archival Management
Leading with History

In the fast-paced business world, many executives are consumed with the present and the future, often neglecting to delve into the past. 

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June 3, 2024
Archival Management

New Course Launch: Master Your Digitization Project

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June 3, 2024
Archival Management
New Course Launch: Master Your Digitization Project

As information professionals, we find ourselves at the forefront of this digital revolution, tasked with preserving and making accessible vast collections of cultural heritage materials.

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May 27, 2024
Research Methods

How to Utilize Primary Sources

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May 27, 2024
Research Methods
How to Utilize Primary Sources

In pursuing historical understanding, primary sources serve as invaluable windows into the past, offering direct glimpses of the thoughts, actions, and experiences of individuals who lived in a different time.

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May 20, 2024
Archival Management

How to Find an Archival Consultant

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May 20, 2024
Archival Management
How to Find an Archival Consultant

Discover how to find an archivist for your project with a comprehensive guide on archival consulting services.

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May 13, 2024
Research Methods

Developing Critical Thinking Skills

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May 13, 2024
Research Methods
Developing Critical Thinking Skills

Critical thinking is essential for success in academic endeavors, professional life, and personal growth.

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May 6, 2024
Archival Management

Legal Perspectives of Archives and Records Management

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May 6, 2024
Archival Management
Legal Perspectives of Archives and Records Management

Archivists and records managers engage with their organization’s legal departments for many critical reasons. 

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April 29, 2024
Archival Management

Preserving Grant Management Records

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April 29, 2024
Archival Management
Preserving Grant Management Records

Effective archives and records management are of paramount importance in the realm of grant management records. 

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April 22, 2024
Archival Management

Establishing an Institutional Archives

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April 22, 2024
Archival Management
Establishing an Institutional Archives

Establishing an archives involves answering a pivotal question: “What do we save?” This query forms the basis for decisions regarding the repository’s organization, storage, conservation, and access.

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