Basic definitions and concepts -- Acquiring new materials -- Organizing the collection -- Describing the collection -- Photographs. Part 1, Handling, arranging, identifying, rehousing, and describing -- Photographs. Part 2, Management and use -- Reference and researchers -- Security -- Exhibits -- Your storage environment -- Other types of materials -- Outside specialists -- Additional manpower -- Disaster preparedness -- Appendixes
Summary
Collections management can be a daunting task for volunteers and employees alike. Archives for the Lay Person provides practical, step-by-step guidance for those managing all facets of archival collections at small organizations
