The Archival Enterprise: Modern Archival Principles, Practices, and Management Techniques

by Bruce W. Dearstyne

The Archival Enterprise from the first word recognises professional archival work as an enterprise - a big, bold and sometimes difficult undertaking requiring energy and initiative. Canons of good practice, tightened educational guidelines, and a certification programme indicate the dynamic, adaptive, and ever-changing nature of the archival profession. Reflecting the belief that archival work is fundamentally important to society, culture, education and economic progress, this work introduces archival theory and practice, describes the elements of historical records programmes, explains archival techniques and procedures, and analyses issues and challenges facing the profession today.

Hardcover

First published November 1, 1992

Reviews

[Greg · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book of theory, not practical application. If you are trying to learn how to run or work in your archives, this is not the book you are looking for. It is well organized and written, although a little dry. There are better works out there to teach you what you need to know.