| Sumario: | Authoritative handbook from an experienced archives professional Divided into four main parts addressing the contextual, strategic, operational and practical issues associated with creating an archival institution, the text covers everything the archivist needs to know: establishing principles, policies and procedures; managing day-to-day operations; caring for different types of archival materials; enhancing outreach and public access; and ensuring the growth and sustainability of the institution and its services. Whether an institution has a collections orientation or whether it is primarily responsible for managing institutional archives in conjunction with an organizational records management programme, those responsible for records and archives management in the establishment and operation of an archival facility need specialist practical guidance. The key chapters are: understanding archives; the social and cultural context of archives; the legislative and organizational context of archives; the professional context of archives management; the theoretical framework for archives management; establishing a policy-based framework; managing resources; ensuring physical protection; acquiring archives; appraisal of archives; arrangement of archives; processing archives; describing archives; providing reference services; enhancing access; ensuring sustainability. The accessible language ensures that the fundamental principles and practices are outlined clearly for novice archivists and non-specialists; and experienced professionals, will find the work of immense value in validating or updating their understanding of archival operations. The issues addressed are relevant to archival practice in all developed English-speaking countries, and concepts in place in different parts of the world are examined in order to provide a global context
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