Links to Helpful Archives and Records Sites
Archives and Library Information CenterNational Archives linksCode of Ethics for Archivists
Ready,‘Net, Go!- subject catalog of useful archival resources on the Internet
When US Works Pass Into the Public Domain
Appraisal
An Appraisal Archivist's Perspective on the Implementation of Electronic Document Management SystemsArchives Association of Ontario - Guidelines on what to keep and what to destroy
Archivist's Toolkit Appraisal and Accessioning - guides, gift information, monetary appraisal, accessioning
The Concept of Intrinsic Value - from the Abbey newsletter
Overview of Appraisal - Presentation to Appraisal Seminar. Melbourne, Australia
Associations
American Association for State and Local History
American Records MAnagement Association
Australian Society of Archivists - one of the leading archives associations in the world with links to valuable presentation papers
Council of State Archivists - organization representing State Historical Records Advisory Boards (SHRABs) in each state
Ephemera Society of America
IFLA - International Federation of Library Associations and Museums
National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators
National Council on Public History
New England Archivists Association
Society of American Archivists
Community Documentation Strategies
Collaboration Documentation Demonstration Projects - plan from the Massachusetts Historic Reords Advisory Board in support of collaborative documentation effortsDocumentation Strategies: A Decade (Or More) Later
Donor Relations
Can a Donor Retrieve Gifts of Money or Goods? - from the Internet Nonprofit CenterGuide for New Donors - Donor outreach from U. Michigan
A Guide to Donating Your Organizational Records to an Archives - Informative SAA brochure explains the value of records to potential donors
A Guide to Donating Your Personal or Family Papers to an Archives- Informative SAA brochure explains the value of personal papers to potential donors
Working with Donors and Tax Deductible Contributions - From the Upstate History Alliance, New York
Taxes: What's Your Donation Really Worth? - from Business Week online, useful to refer donors to professional appraisers
Digital
Copyright and Intellectual Property IssuesLegal issues related to digital projectsDigital Imaging Tutorial - sponsored by Cornell University
Digitizing Images and Text-helpful articles from Berkeley Digital Library
Dublin Core Metadata InitiativeStandard for description of automated information
Electronic Records Management Guidelines - from the Minnesota Historical Society
MSAccess4Archives - listserv for Archivists using MS Access database.
Technical Archives and Advisory Service for Images - information about how to digitize and how to manage project workflow
EAD Home page - Encoded Archival Description, a standard for indexing archival documents
MARC XML National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections - database of records describing archival collections in the United States
The XML Cover Pages - The American Archivist Special Issue Publications on The Encoded Archival Description
Funding
Challenge Grants - NEH grants helping organizations secure long-term support for their humanities programs and resources.Corporate Fundraising, Partnerships and Sponsorships - links to corporate funding and information on planning for successful partnerships
AND links to Fundraising and Development, Membership
Foundation Center - links to web sites of private foundations and grant making charities
Funding for Historic Preservation - from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, provides funds for building renovation
Institute of Museum and Library Services - grants and awards for museums and libraries; grants for collaborative projects
National Historical Publications and Records Commission - National Archives and Records Administration statutory body that funds archives projects
Save America's Treasures - Funding to preserve nationally significant historical materials and sites
Solinet Funding Resources for Preservation - pamphlet providing links to sources
Outreach
Incorporating Primary Sources in the Classroom - from the Harry S. Truman LibraryOutreach Programs: Can They Really Help to Garner Support for and Increase Use of Archives?
Museum Marketing Tips, Tools and Resources- resource for marketing more effectively
Museums and the Web - integration of primary resource material into the elementary school curricula
Policies and Planning
The Archivist's Toolkit - sample forms, policies, and links to more information provided by the Archives Association of British ColumbiaCubic Feet Equivalents - help for space planning
A Manual for Small Archives - provided by the Archives Association of British Columbia with information on all aspects of archival management
Guidelines for Establishing a Local History Collection - from the Reference and User Services Association
Strategic Planning (in non-profit of for-profit organizations)
How To Collections Policy - from the fire museum network, discusses basics of collection development
Preservation and Conservation
The Abbey Newsletter - Preservation of Library and Archival MaterialBay Area Video Coalition - information on the preservation of videotape
Conservation OnLine - resources for conservation professionals
Conservation Online links to disaster resources - includes information to all aspects of disaster planning and sample plans
Conservation/Preservation Information for the General Public - provided by Stanford University
Degradation and Conservation of Leather
dplan - Free online disaster planning tool from NEDCC
A Low Cost, Low Humidity Vault for the Storage of Sound and Moving Image Documents
Magnetic Tape Storage and Handling
Mold -in-depth information about the biology of mold and how to remove it from your collection
Museum Collection Care -Northern States Conservation web site providing collection care strategies and links
Northeast Document Conservation Center- New England's premier conservation center with helpful presevation / conservation pamphlets and links
Pest Management - planning and implementing integrative pest control
Physical Requirements for Archives - provided by the Archives Association of Ontario
Preservation Basics -from the Massachusetts Historic Records Advisory Board
Preservation Directory.com - historic preservation, building restroation, historic resource management
Preservation Resource Library - Harvard University preservation library web site with links to conservation, digitization and disaster preparedness sites
Preserving and Protecting Photographs - from the American Museum of Photography
Preserving Your Collection: A Planning and Resource Manual - provided by Maine State Archives
Vidpix- magnetic tape restoration and reformatting
Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. - research information on the stability and durability of materials
Working with Collections - Conservation information from Australian Museums and Galleries Online
Processing
Basic RAD - an introduction to the preparation of fond and series level descriptionCollections and Collection Description - comparison of the use of the word "collection" in libraries, archives, and museums Organizing Archival Materials - An excellent and easy to understand introduction by Laura Coles and Archival Association of British Columbia
Practical Processing: Arrangement and Description - by Terry Abraham, written from a hands-on perspective to help you make practical decisions
Standards for Archival Description: A Handbook - prepared by the Society of American Archivists, discusses standards in an historical context
Yale University Archival Processing Manual - very detailed, but may be confusing to beginners
Records Management
Oregon State University Records Management General information - includes justification for records management, principles, schedules, and moreNARA Records Management - Federal Government Records Management
Record Services - tools from the Minnesota Historical Society for managing government records includes information on appraisal, disaster planning, storage, and more
Scientific Association Records Programs - A Beginners Guide- American Association for the Advancement of Science info about how to set up a records program, documenting your organization, and more
What to Do When the Filing Cabinet is Full - Archives Advisory Service from Manitoba Archives
Studies and Theory
New York State Archives Publications - See link to "Managing Records" for useful publications about archival practicePreservation and Administration of Private Archives: A RAMP StudyDescribes types of private archives in various collections around the world
Susan K. Soy Publications - information about archives and technology, preservation, and more
Volunteerism
Beyond Recruitment - recruiting and maintaining volunteersEnergize - information for volunteer management
Museum Marketing Tips - Volunteer Recruitment and Recognition - links to articles and tutorials about recruiting volunteers.
Service Leader - links to volunteer management information
To Lead is to Serve - Information about a wonderful book for managing volunteers