Arranging & Describing Archives & Manuscripts

by Kathleen D. Roe

Arranging & Describing Archives & Manuscripts (Archival Fundamentals Series II)

Genres: Nonfiction, Library Science, School, Reference, Academic, Textbooks, Read For School

180 pages, Paperback

First published May 31, 2005

Reviews

[J.J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another essential holding for any archive or library containing archival holdings. Still a bit dated but a good overview especially for paper based collections.

[Rebecca · Rating 1 out of 5]

I liked the information in this book but it was just so dry. But I read every. single. page. So you can be darn sure I'm including this in my "Read" list.

[Aaron Davis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dated material but gives a solid foundation on archival arrangement and description for new archivists.

[Hannah C]

This was a textbook, what can I say? Good basics & foundation for archival arrangement and description.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Required reading for any archivist!

[Aida · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had to read it for a job, dry stuff, but a fantastic starting place for understanding this process.

[James Mitchell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very clear and concise introduction to the principles of archival arrangement and description. This book contains practical examples in appendices that should prove helpful for beginning archivists and student workers/interns in archival repositories.

[Amy]

This is a very helpful source. In fact all of the archival fundamentals series II books are. I use them at work all the time.

[Olgalijo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very down to earth and looks to be very useful for beginners.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very practical, useful, practical, and again useful guide. Thanks to Ms Roe for keeping the jargon to a readable level!