Currents of Archival Thinking

Heather MacNeil, Terry Eastwood

$96

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Libraries Unlimited Inc
09 January 2017

Library, archive & information management; Storage, maintenance & preservation of collections

With new technologies and additional goals driving their institutions, archives are changing drastically. This book shows how the foundations of archival practice can be brought forward to adapt to new environments—while adhering to the key principles of preservation and access.

Archives of all types are experiencing a resurgence, evolving to meet new environments (digital and physical) and new priorities. To meet those changes, professional archivist education programs—now one of the more active segments of LIS schools—are proliferating as well. This book identifies core archival theories and approaches and how those interact with major issues and trends in the field. The essays explore the progression of archival thinking today, discussing the nature of archives in light of present-day roles for archivists and archival institutions in the preservation of documentary heritage.

Examining new conceptualizations and emerging frameworks through the lenses of core archival practice and theory, the book covers core foundational topics, such as the nature of archives, the ruling concept of provenance, and the principal functions of archivists, discussing each in the context of current and future environments and priorities. Several new essays on topics of central importance not treated in the first edition are included, such as digital preservation and the influence of new technologies on institutional programs that facilitate archival access, advocacy, and outreach; the changing legal context of archives and archival work; and the archival collections of private persons and organizations. Readers will also learn how communities of various kinds intersect with the archival mission and how other disciplines' perspectives on archives can open new avenues.

Edited by: Heather MacNeil, Terry Eastwood
Imprint: Libraries Unlimited Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 737g
ISBN: 9781440839085
ISBN 10: 1440839085
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 09 January 2017
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

CONTENTS Introduction: Shifting Currents Terry Eastwood and Heather MacNeil PART I: FOUNDATIONS Chapter 1: A Contested Realm: The Nature of Archives and the Orientation of Archival Science Terry Eastwood Chapter 2: Origins and Beyond: The Ongoing Evolution of Archival Ideas about Provenance Jennifer Douglas Chapter 3: Archives as a Place Adrian Cunningham PART II: FUNCTIONS Chapter 4: Managing Records in Current Recordkeeping Environments Gillian Oliver Chapter 5: Archival Appraisal in Four Paradigms Fiorella Foscarini Chapter 6: Digital Preservation: from Possible to Practical Glenn Dingwall Chapter 7: Continuing Debates about Description Geoffrey Yeo Chapter 8: Archival Interaction Wendy Duff and Elizabeth Yakel Chapter 9: Archival Public Programming Sigrid McCausland PART III: FRAMEWORKS Chapter 10: Right to Information Elizabeth Shepherd Chapter 11: Archives and Social Justice David A. Wallace Chapter 12: Participatory Archives Alexandra Eveleigh Chapter 13: GLAMs, LAMs and Archival Perspectives Jeannette A. Bastian Chapter 14: Community Archives Rebecka Sheffield Index About the Editors and Contributors

Heather MacNeil is professor in the University of Toronto Faculty of Information. Terry Eastwood is professor emeritus in the School of Library, Archival, and Information Studies at the University of British Columbia.

Reviews for Currents of Archival Thinking

As an adjunct professor, I can easily see adding this book into my curriculum to provide students with a theoretical framework from which to build their practical knowledge. - Technical Services Quarterly Each chapter and essay is thoroughly researched and provides multiple statistics to back up claims. . . . This title is perfect for academic libraries (particularly library schools), special collections, and for those pursuing a career in archives and records management. - VOYA The second edition of Currents of Archival Thinking should be considered a stand-alone book, rather than simply an updated version of a resource that is already in your bookcase. . . . Overall, there appears to be a sense of openness to users, communities, society, and social justice in nearly all the chapters. . . . Whether intentional or not, this shift in archival discourse, grounded solidly on 'traditional' archival theory, is more than welcome. - Archivaria