Links to Helpful Archives and Cultural Heritage Web Sites
Archives and Library Information Center National Archives linksCode of Ethics for Archivists
Ready,‘Net, Go!- subject catalog of useful archival resources on the Internet
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
The Power of Meaning: The Archival Mission in the Postmodern Age - Mark Greene
Records Appraisal Tool - Tool used by USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science(EROS)
Associations
American Association for State and Local History
ARMA International
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
The Daguerreian Society - for those interested in the history of photography
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
Progressive Librarians Guild
Society of American Archivists
Community Documentation Strategies
Documentation Strategies: A Decade (Or More) LaterDocumenting Community Organizations
Memory of the World - General Guidelines to Safeguard Documentary Heritage - UNESCO
Copyright
Center for the Study of the Public Domain - Why the Public Domain MattersColumbia University Copyright Advisory Office - Copyright quick quide, fair use, checklists and more
Copyright Term and the Public Domain in the United States - Terms from Cornell
When US Works Pass Into the Public Domain
Cross Professional Collaboration
SAA Research Forum: Collaboration for the Greater GoodThe Collaboration Imperative
Emerging Convergence? Thoughts on Museums, Libraries, and Archives and Professional Training
Cross-sectorial Challenges for Museums, Libraries, Archives IFLA
Curatorial Crossover: Building Archives, Library and Museum Collections
IFLA Library, Archives and Museums: Trends in Collaboration and Cooperation
The Library, Archives and Museum 'Trinity': A Professional Challenge to the Knowledge Society with Particular Reference to Uganda
Nonprofit Collaboration Database - real-life examples of how non-profits are working together
On the LAM: Library, Archives and Museum Collections in the Creation and Maintenance of Knowledge Communities
New! Opening Up Spaces: Bringing new people into museums, libraries and archives by supporting self-organised learning
RLG Library, Archives and Museum Collaboration Program
Ten Examples of Successful Library Collaborative Projects
Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage LawMaking the Case for the Conservation and Preservation of Our Cultural Heritage - partnership Salzberg Global Seminar and IMLS
The Wrong Path and the Right Path - The role of libraries in access to and preservation of cultural heritage - “Globalization, Digitization, Access, and Preservation of Cultural Heritage” keynote speech, Bulgaria
Digital
Archon - "The Simple Archival Information System" Creating and Keeping your Digital Treasures: A User Guide - from State Library of Western AustraliaDigital Imaging Tutorial - sponsored by Cornell University
Digitizing Images and Text-helpful articles from Berkeley Digital Library
Dublin Core Metadata Initiative - Standard for description of automated information
Emerging technologies for the provision of access to archives: issues, challenges and ideas
Electronic Records Management Guidelines - from the Minnesota Historical Society
The Interactive Archivist - Case studies in using web 2.0 to improve the archival experience
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
Scarcity or Abundance? Preserving the Past in a Digital Era - fragility of evidence in a digital era using "Bert is evil" web site as an example
The XML Cover Pages - The American Archivist Special Issue Publications on The Encoded Archival Description
Donor Relations
Can a Donor Retrieve Gifts of Money or Goods? - from the Internet Nonprofit CenterA 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
Funding
Cataloging Hidden Special Collections and Archives - Council on Library and Information ResourcesChallenge Grants - NEH grants helping organizations secure long-term support for their humanities programs and resources.
New! Cultural Heritage Grants and Funding Opportunities
Foundation Center - links to web sites of private foundations and grant making charities
Foundation Grants for Preserrvation in Libraries, Archives and Museums
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
Local Government Archives
Preserving the Nation's Local Government Records COSAOutreach
Incorporating Primary Sources in the Classroom - from the Harry S. Truman LibraryMaking Sense of Evidence U.S. Survey cource - making sense of primary documents for students and teachers
Museums and the Web - integration of primary resource material into the elementary school curricula
Participatory Museums and Archives, & Participatory Projects relevant to Cultural Heritage
BBC - History of the WorldNew! Crowdsourcing: How and Why Should Libraries Do It? History Pin - creating a digital history of the world
New! Tales of Things - link any object directly to a 'video memory' or an article of text describing its history or background
Personal Papers
Preparing, Protecting and Preserving Family Treasures Library of Congress PreservationResources for Protecting and Saving Family Treasures and Historic Properties Heritage Preservation the National Institute for Conservation
Paper Management - Organizing and Preserving Important Documents and Items Links to valuable information to help keep you organized
Policies and Planning
The Archivist's Toolkit - sample forms, policies, and links to more information provided by the Archives Association of British ColumbiaBusiness Planning for Cultural Heritage Institutions - from Council on Library and Information Resources
Cubic 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
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 Material including the Alkaline Paper AdvocateThe American Institute for Conservation - The Book and Paper Annual archives covering diverse and interesting topics in preservation and conservation
Archives Outside - Conservation Tip No 4: A Method of Rehousing Glass Plate Negatives
Bay 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
Firelock archives safe vaults A Low Cost, Low Humidity Vault for the Storage of Sound and Moving Image Documents
Magnetic Tape Storage and Handling
Museum Collection Care -Northern States Conservation web site providing collection care strategies and links
Museum Pests.net Identifying pests in your collection so you can treat the problem and prevent future occurrences
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 restoration, historic resource management
Preserving and Protecting Photographs - from the American Museum of Photography
Preserving Your Collection: A Planning and Resource Manual - provided by Maine State Archives
Science for Heritage Studies for cultural heritage preservation and conservation
Vidpix- magnetic tape restoration and reformatting
Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. - research information on the stability and durability of materials
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 More Product Less Process: Pragmatically Revamping Traditional Processing Approaches to Deal with Late 20th Century Collections - Greene and Meisner 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
An Integrated Approach to Records Management the records continuum model's purpose-oriented approach...Ensuring Essential Evidence - Changing Archival and Records Management Practices in the Electronic Recordkeeping Era - Adrian Cunningham
Oregon State University Records Management General information - includes justification for records management, principles, schedules, and more
NARA Records Management - Federal Government Records Management
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 Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: A Continuum of Responsibility - Sue McKemmish
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
What is Past is Prologue: A History of Archival Ideas General Studies on the Economic Impacts of Historic Preservation
Volunteerism
Beyond Recruitment - recruiting and maintaining volunteersEnergize - information for volunteer management
Service Leader - links to volunteer management information
To Lead is to Serve - Information about a wonderful book for managing volunteers