Arranging and Describing Archives and Manuscripts

by Kathleen D. Roe

Taken from the back of the book:

"Following in the very big footsteps left by David B. Gracy II and Frederic Miller, Kathleen Roe has produced the definitive basic manual for the archival profession. There is nothing so fundamental to what we do as archivists as arranging and describing our holdings; everything else follows from that. In this latest edition of Arranging and Describing Archives and Manuscripts, Kathleen has, in her inimitable way, reaffirmed, redefined, and rearticulated the bedrock principles from which all of our work proceeds. Beyond this, however, she has taken this work into the 21st century to integrate it with all of the Internet-based tools now at our disposal. This volume essentially takes you into Kathleen Roe's warm, comforting, and well-informed hands. You cannot go wrong following her advice." -- Steven L. Hensen, Director, Planning and Project Development, Special Collections Library, Duke University, and author of Archives, Personal Papers, and Manuscripts.

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

174 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!