Archiving, preservation and digitization Books

Book SynopsisThis new and extensively revised second edition offers an international perspective on archives management, providing authoritative guidance relevant to collections-based repositories and to organizations responsible for managing their own institutional archives. Written in clear language with lively examples, Archives: Principles and practices introduces core archival concepts, explains best-practice approaches and discusses the central activities that archivists need to know to ensure the documentary materials in their charge are cared for as effectively as possible. Topics addressed include: core archival principles and concepts archival history and the evolution of archival theories the nature and diversity of archival materials and institutions the responsibilities and duties of the archivist issues in the management of archival institutions the challenges of balancing access and privacy in archival service best practice principles and strategic approaches to central archival tasks such as acquisition, preservation, reference and access detailed comparison of custodial, fonds-oriented approaches and post-custodial, functional approaches to arrangement and description. Discussion of digital archives is woven throughout the book, including consideration of the changing role of the archivist in the digital age. In recasting her book to address the impact of digital technologies on records and archives, Millar offers us an archival manual for the twenty-first century. This book will be essential reading for archival practitioners, archival studies students and professors, librarians, museum curators, local authorities, small governments, public libraries, community museums, corporations, associations and other agencies with archival responsibility.Trade ReviewAn absolutely indispensable instructional guide and manual, Archives: Principles and Practices is unreservedly recommended for community, academic, governmental, and corporate Library Science collections and supplemental studies lists. * - Midwest Book Review *Archives is divided into theoretical and operational sections. Millar ably tackles topics such as the concept, nature, history, acquisition, preservation, and future of archives. Including a helpful list of resources for further reading and a glossary of archive-related terms, this is a well-rounded book. Infused with the right amount of humor, Millar has authored a highly readable text for those interested in an overview of the world of archives. -- Jim Frutchey * Booklist *'Although differing goals and understandings of the archival profession are in many ways a sign of its vibrancy and strength, books such as Archives: Principles and Practices sound a welcome reminder to examine institutional traditions and to tie those traditions to the bedrock values that should unite all keepers of the cultural record. While the first edition succeeded to some extent, the second edition deserves recognition as one of the best introductory texts available today.'- Nathan Saunders, Associate Director for Library Specialized Collections, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Archival Issues * Archival Issues *Table of ContentsPART I: Principles 1. What are archives? 2. An overview of archival theories and concepts 3. The nature of archives 4. The uses of archives 5. Types of archival institution 6. Archival service as a public trust 7. Balancing access and privacy PART 2: Practices 8. Establishing the archival institution 9. Appraising and acquiring archives 10. Preserving archives 11. Arranging and describing archives 12. Making archives available 13. Providing online access and reference Conclusion To learn more Journal literature National and state institutions Professional associations Additional reading Glossary of terms

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Book SynopsisThe rise of digitisation and social media over the past decade has fostered the rise of participatory and DIY digital culture. Likewise, the archival community leveraged these new technologies, aiming to engage users and expand access to collections. This book examines the creation and development of participatory archives, its impact on archival theory, and present case studies of its real world application. Participatory Archives: Theory and practice is divided into four sections with each focused on a particular aspect of participatory archives: social tagging and commenting; transcription; crowdfunding; and outreach & activist communities. Each section includes chapters summarizing the existing literature, a discussion of theoretical challenges and benefits, and a series of case studies. The case studies are written by a range of international practitioners and provide a wide range of examples in practice, whilst the remaining chapters are supplied by leading scholars from Australia, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This book will be useful for students on archival studies programs, scholarly researchers in archival studies who could use the book to frame their own research projects, and practitioners who might be most interested in the case studies to see how participatory archives function in practice. The book may also be of interest to other library and information science students, and similar audiences within the broader cultural heritage institution fields of museums, libraries, and galleries.Trade Review'Participatory archives is a well-crafted and readable book which provides the first in-depth study and review of participatory archives and their relationship with the main stream archives whilst analysing them and their success on their own terms. It promises to be the authority on participatory archives for the foreseeable future and will always serve as a benchmark for the first wave of participatory archive activity in the Web 2.0 world.' -- Margaret Crockett * Taylor & Francis Online *'Enhanced for academia with the inclusion of a listing of the contributors and their credentials, thirty-eight pages of notes, and a six page index, Participatory Archives: Theory and Practice would well serve as a Library Science supplemental studies curriculum textbook. Impressively informative, exceptionally well organized and presented, Participatory Archives: Theory and Practice is unreservedly recommended for library staff in-service training programs, as well as the Library Science collections of corporate, governmental, college and university libraries and library systems.' -- James A. Cox * Midwest Book Review *'This volume offers an overview of the literature and theory of participatory archives, followed by concrete examples in practice...Each chapter includes a rich bibliography guiding the reader to the broader literature related to different aspects of participatory archives...Participatory Archives...contributes significantly to the archival literature, especially in the current context of digital transformations focusing on openness, participation, and collaboration.' -- Siham Alaoui * The American Archivist *'The case studies were the highlight of this book. From work with indigenous Nunavut communities on Project naming to a Halloween-themed drive for obsolete media (#UndeadTech), each of these stories inspired, cautioned and celebrated the creativity and scope of archival work....I would feel comfortable recommending this book to anyone in the GLAM sector who wats a balanced view of the pros, and cons, of participatory metadata creation.' -- Nina Whittaker * Archifacts *Table of ContentsContents 1 Defining and framing participatory archives in archival science Edward Benoit III and Alexandra Eveleigh 2 Social tagging and commenting in participatory archives: a critical literature review Alex H. Poole 3 Social tagging and commenting: theoretical perspectives Ina-Maria Jansson and Isto Huvila 4 Project Naming: reconnecting indigenous communities with their histories through archival photographs Beth Greenhorn 5 (Hash)tagging with the users: participatory collection of digital social photography in museums and archives Bente Jensen, Elisabeth Boogh, Kajsa Hartig and Anni Wallenius 6 Engaging curation: a look at the literature on participatory archival transcription Sumayya Ahmed 7 Subtle transformations: increasing participation and access through transcription Lorraine A. Dong 8 Crowdsourcing metadata for time-based media in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting Casey Davis Kaufman and Karen Cariani 9 Participatory transcription in Amsterdam and Copenhagen Nelleke van Zeeland and Signe Trolle Gronemann 10 Kickstarting archives: crowdfunding and outreach in the digital age Heather L. Barnes 11 Crowdfunding and the moral economies of community archival work Stacy Wood 12 Acquiring equipment for obsolete media through crowdsourcing Laura Alagna 13 Thinking outside the box: crowdfunding the Peter Mackay Archive Karl Magee 14 Degrees of mediation: a review of the intersectionality between community and participatory archives Edward Benoit III and Ana Roeschley 15 Activist participatory communities in archival contexts: theoretical perspectives Andrew Flinn and Anna Sexton 16 Documenting a social movement in real time: the Preserve the Baltimore Uprising 2015 archive project Jessica Douglas 17 Community partnerships and collection development in the Legacy of Ahmed Project Hannah Niblett and Jennifer Vickers 18 Challenges, opportunities and future directions of participatory archives Edward Benoit III and Alexandra Eveleigh Index

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Book SynopsisThis book traces the trajectory of the community archives movement, expanding the definition of community archives to include sites such as historical societies, social movement organisations and community centres. It also explores new definitions of what community archives might encompass, particularly in relation to disciplines outside the archives.Over ten years have passed since the first volume of Community Archives, and inspired by continued research as well as by the formal recognition of community archives in the UK, the community archives movement has become an important area of research, recognition and appreciation by archivists, archival scholars and others worldwide. Increasingly the subject of papers and conferences, community archives are now seen as being in the vanguard of social concerns, markers of community-based activism, a participatory approach exemplifying the on-going evolution of ‘professional’ archival (and heritage) practice and integral to the ability of people to articulate and assert their identity. Community Archives, Community Spaces reflects the latest research and includes practical case studies on the challenges of building and sustaining community archives. This new book will appeal to practitioners, researchers, and academics in the archives and records community as well as to historians and other scholars concerned with community building and social issues.Trade Review"This work encourages the practice of community archives in distinct contexts by centering an openness to adjustment of practices and priorities through relationships. A community archive is ever a model, never a mold." -- Anastasia Armendariz * The Library Quarterly *Table of ContentsContentsList of figures Contributors Acknowledgments Introduction - Jeannette A. Bastian and Andrew FlinnPART 1 ANALYTICAL ESSAYS 1 Archival optimism, or, how to sustain a community archives Rebecka Taves Sheffield2 Affective bonds: what community archives can teach mainstream institutions Michelle Caswell3 Community archives and the records continuum Michael PiggottPART 2 CASE STUDIES4 Tuku mana taonga, tuku mana tāngata – Archiving for indigenouslanguage and cultural revitalisation: cross sectoral case studies from Aotearoa, New ZealandClaire Hall and Honiana Love5 Self-documentation of Thai communities: reflective thoughts on the Western concept of community archives Kanokporn Nasomtrug Simionica6 Popular music, community archives and public history online cultural justice and the DIY approach to heritagePaul Long, Sarah Baker, Zelmarie Cantillon, Jez Collins and Raphaël Nowak7 Maison d’Haïti’s collaborative archives project: archiving a community of records Désirée Rochat, Kristen Young, Marjorie Villefranche and Aziz Choudry8 Indigenous archiving and wellbeing: surviving, thriving, reconcilingJoanne Evans, Shannon Faulkhead, Kirsten Thorpe, Karen Adams, Lauren Booker and Narissa Timbery9 Community engaged scholarship in archival studies: documenting housing displacement and gentrification in a Latino community Janet Ceja Alcalá10 Post-x: community-based archiving in Croatia Anne J. Gilliland and Tamara ŠtefanacIndex

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Book SynopsisFluid preservation refers to specimens and objects that are preserved in fluids, most commonly alcohol and formaldehyde, but also glycerin, mineral oil, acids, glycols, and a host of other chemicals that protect the specimen from deterioration. Some of the oldest natural history specimens in the world are preserved in fluid. Despite the fact that fluid preservation has been practiced for more than 350 years, this is the only handbook that summarize all that is known about this complex and often confusing topic. Fluid Preservation: A Comprehensive Reference covers the history and techniques of fluid preservation and how to care for fluid preserved specimens in collections. More than 900 references on fluid preservation were reviewed for this project. An historical survey of preservative recipes provides for guidance for museums with older collections (many fluid preservatives contain hazardous chemicals). Current standards and best practices for collection care and management are pTrade ReviewPreservation techniques for biological specimens have often been handed down by oral tradition rather than subjected to rigorous scrutiny and long-term evaluation. This volume is an overview of procedures, chemicals, and containers, not a how-to manual. The initial chapter provides an interesting review of the history of preservation of plant/animal specimens, ranging from ancient practices to modern DNA extraction and preservation, and summarizes knowledge about long-term/indefinite fluid preservation of organic materials. Simmons addresses the merits and drawbacks of various protocols, temperatures, preservation fluids, sealants, and container types in preventing postmortem changes in tissues. Post-fixation processing, specimen repair, transfer to newer containers and solutions, and health/safety concerns are also covered. The second half of this volume contains well-organized, extensive tables, including a copious review of the literature, ranging from DNA preservation techniques to cultural references. The largest table is arranged alphabetically by author, with columns for specimen type and helpful directions and comments. Updating much of the information found in earlier books, this well-researched volume will be a valuable addition not only for collections serving museum curators and preservationists but also botanists, zoologists, chemists, and chemical engineers. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All students, researchers/faculty, and professionals/practitioners. * CHOICE *[This] book can be considered essential for all who are responsible for collections in liquid media. * Brazilian Herpetology *Fluid Preservations is an astounding assemblage of what is knowable through the literature about the fine art - some say voodoo - of keeping organics preserved in chemicals. Simmons guides a reader through a history of best efforts, thereby acknowledging that readers will draw their own rational conclusions when developing best practice(s), while adhering to the caveat to always monitor, record successes and failures, and adapt if/when needed.... This is a compelling read.... * SPNHC Connection: Newsletter of the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections *This examination of the science behind the fluid preservation of biological specimens is essential reading for curators and conservators alike. There is a wealth of information in this exceptionally well-researched book which is worth buying for the comprehensive reference list alone! John Simmons has also collected anecdotes and misconceptions about fluid preservation which makes his book a suitable read for those outside the small world of museum professionals. -- Simon Moore, Conservator of Natural Sciences and Cutlery Historian, The National Trust, United KingdomFilled with practical references and recommendations and a bibliography embracing sources from the very beginning of fluid preservation in the early 17th century to DNA preservation, this book summarizes the written knowledge on fixation, preservation, secondary interactions of preservatives and gives valuable information on collection care by exploring available literature far beyond Anglo-American sources. It is more than just a comprehensive reference, it embodies our knowledge of fluid preservation and conveys the most comprehensive practical advice that can be offered, from an author truly devoted to collection care. -- Dirk Neumann, Ichthyology section, The Bavarian State Collection of Zoology, Munich, GermanyJohn Simmons has created the ultimate reference on the science and mythology of fluid preservation. Thoroughly researched and written with wry wit, it is an indispensable and highly readable resource. -- Catharine Hawks, adjunct faculty, Museum Studies Program, The George Washington UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgements Part I. Fluid Preservation Techniques and Collections Chapter 1. History of Fluid Preservation Fluid Preservation in the Ancient World History of Ethyl Alcohol Origin of the Name Alcohol Glass Containers The Discovery of Preservation of Specimens in Ethyl Alcohol Early Instructions for Preserving Specimens in Fluids Later Instructions for Preserving Specimens in Fluids Fluid Preserved Collections Other Fluid Preservatives Summary Chapter 2. Fixation Fixation Formaldehyde Origin of the Names Formaldehyde, Formol, and Formalin Commercial Formaldehyde Formaldehyde as a Fixative and Preservative Fixative pH Range Narcotization Fixatives for Botanical Specimens Temperature, Time, and Rates of Penetration of Fixatives The Penetration-Fixation Paradox Lipids and Fixation Formaldehyde and Field Work Paraformaldehyde Post-Formaldehyde Fixation Washing Unwanted Effects of Formaldehyde Gluteraldehyde Aldehyde Safety Alternative and Proprietary Fixatives Chapter 3. Preservation Preservation without Fixation Freezing Transfer between Fluids Preservative Quality Old Fluid Preservatives Botanical Use of Fluid Preservation Glycerin Isopropyl Alcohol Fluid Preservation for DNA Extraction Evaporation Clearing and Staining Anatomical and Histological Fluid Preparations Mounting Specimens Inside Containers Glycol, Phenol, and Phenoxetol as Preservatives Novec Fluid Mineral Oil Universal Fixatives Criteria for Evaluating Alternative Fixative and Preservative Fluids Chapter 4. Effects of Fixatives and Preservatives on Specimens Changes in Body Dimensions and Biomass Changes in Color Solvent Extraction in Fixatives and Preservatives Chapter 5. Managing Fluid Preserved Collections Identification of Fluid Preservatives Checking Fluid Concentration Re-Use of Old Alcohol pH of Preservative Solutions Preparing Fixatives and Preservatives Containers and Seals Alternatives to Glass Containers Labeling The Storage Environment Topping Up and Replacing Preservatives Why do Closures Fail? Bacterial and Fungal Growth in Fluid Collections—Detection and Remediation Rehydration of Fluid Preserved Specimens Moving Collections Exhibition of Fluid Preserved Specimens Dealing with Old Containers and Old Specimens Repair of Damaged Fluid Preserved Specimens Health and Safety Fire Prevention Formaldehyde Safety Chapter 6. Fluid Preserved Collections as Cultural Patrimony Why Preserve Specimens in Fluid? The Fluid Preserved Human Fond Memories of Fluid Preservation Fluid Preservation in Visual Art Fluid Preservation in Literature Fluid Preservation in Film Fluid Preservation in Popular Culture The Aesthetics of Fluid Preservation Part II. Literature in this Field Chapter 7. Literature Cited. Chapter 8. Literature Reviewed but Not Cited Part III. Reference Tables Table 1. Fluid preservation techniques. Table 2. Timeline of milestones in published fluid preservation techniques. Table 3. Tissue matrix types. Table 4. Proprietary fixatives (based on manufacturer’s MSDS, advertisements, and published analyses). Table 5. Narcotizing agents. Table 6. Disinfectant mechanisms of some preservatives (based in part on Volk and Wheeler 1984). Table 7. Summary of factors that affect the long-term usefulness of fluid preserved specimens (after Simmons 2002). Table 8. Timeline of the known introduction of chemicals in fluid preservation. Table 9. Anatomical fixation and preservation techniques. Table 10. Clearing and staining techniques. Table 11. Disinfectant mechanisms of some preservatives (based in part on van Dam 2003). Table 12. Criteria for identifying alternative preservative fluids (based in part on van Dam 2003). Table 13. Summary of fixative and preservative induced changes in invertebrates. Table 14. Summary of fixative and preservative induced changes in invertebrates by taxonomic group. Table 15. Summary of fixative and preservative induced changes in vertebrates by taxonomic group. Table 16. Summary of fixative and preservative induced changes in vertebrates by taxonomic group. Table 17. Proprietary preservatives (based on manufacturer’s MSDS, advertisements, and published analyses). Table 18. Summary of published fluid concentration and pH testing of fluid preserved collections. Table 19. Characteristics of containers for fluid preserved specimens (based on Simmons 2002). Table 20. Oxygen permeablility of container materials. Table 21. Published recommendations for label substrates and inks. Table 22. Rehydration techniques for fluid preserved specimens. Table 23. Treatments and practices that are not recommended for fluid preserved specimens. Appendix Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisA sweeping exploration of the shaping role of animal skins in written culture and human imagination over three millenniaTrade ReviewEcocritical Book Award Finalist, sponsored by ASLE“This book of remarkable conception—from bioarcheology to contemporary book art, across many millennia and cultures—surpasses previous routine responses to reveal parchment as a deep archive of both human and animal history.”—Daniel Wakelin, University of Oxford“On Parchment has great range: it spans millennia, treats Jewish, Muslim, and Christian literatures, and matches stories of a Dun Cow with studies of its distant relatives’ DNA. This book is erudite and provoking by turns; an enriching, unsettling, and necessary challenge to established ideas about the literary past.”—Alexandra Gillespie, University of Toronto“In an epic sweep, Bruce Holsinger examines both the medieval fascination with this precious material and the modern fixation. On Parchment is an intelligent and engaging book that will capture the attention of medievalists and students.”—Raymond Clemens, coauthor of Introduction to Manuscript Studies“Elegant, capacious, and engaging, this is an astoundingly broad yet detailed investigation into the manufacture, use, and imaginative understandings of parchment across a range of cultures from antiquity to the present.”—Peggy McCracken, University of Michigan“In this deeply researched and creative book, distinguished medievalist and novelist Bruce Holsinger grapples with the manifold ways in which humans have literally enrolled animals in the task of memorializing the past. This book puts conversations about archival methods and historical memory in direct contact with the natural sciences, and it does so in ways that are deeply important for the humanities.”—Michael Witmore, director of the Folger Shakespeare Library

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Book SynopsisAs organisations across the globe commit to digital transformation, well-managed taxonomies are more critical than ever in supporting a wide range of business applications. Amidst growing industry uptake of controlled vocabularies, ontologies and knowledge graphs, taxonomists are at the forefront of helping organisations manage content and data of unprecedented breadth, depth and variety. Taxonomies: Practical Approaches to Developing and Managing Vocabularies for Digital Information is a comprehensive guide to building, implementing and using taxonomies. Featuring contributions and case examples from some of the world’s leading experts, the book supports professional development through practical advice and real-world case studies. Readers will learn best practice for the everyday realities of working with stakeholders, sponsors and systems to ensure that taxonomies remain useful and relevant. Addressing all the key stages of the process of building and implementing a taxonomy, including scoping, user testing and validation, and the creation of governance processes, the book is invaluable for the optimisation of systems for users and stakeholders alike. Trade Review"It is difficult to think of a business case for not investing in this book." -- Martin White * Intranet Focus *"This goldmine of information can be read cover to cover or used as a dip-in-and-out reference book, a refresher for seasoned taxonomists or a student textbook. Highly recommended." * Information Professional *Table of ContentsForewordHeather HeddenIntroductionHelen LippellPart 1 Getting Started1 Business Buy-in and ScopingMaura Moran2 Choosing Taxonomy SoftwareJoyce van AaltenPart 2 Building Taxonomies3 Taxonomy Structuring and Scaling: A Standardised ApproachJonathan Engel4 The Diversity of Terms: Respecting Culture and Avoiding BiasBharat Dayal Sharma5 Relationships, Hierarchies and SemanticsBob Kasenchak6 User Testing and ValidationTom Alexander7 Taxonomy and Vocabulary InteroperabilityYonah Levenson8 Everything that Will Go Wrong in your Taxonomy ProjectEd ValdPart 3 Applications9 Enterprise SearchMichele Jenkins10 Taxonomy and Digital Asset ManagementSara James and Jeremy Bright11 Powering Structured Content with TaxonomiesRahel Anne Bailie12 Information Architecture and E-commerceMargaret HanleyPart 4 Business Adoption13 Implementing Taxonomies and Metadata: Lessons from a Busy NewsroomAnnette Feldman14 Taxonomy GovernanceCynthia Knowles15 Taxonomy MaintenanceHelen Challinor16 The Taxonomist’s Role in a Development TeamJo KentAppendix A: Metadata Template to Capture Taxonomy Term DiversityBharat Dayal SharmaAppendix B: Semantics: Some Basic Ontological PrinciplesBob KasenchakAppendix C: Metadata Model TemplateYonah LevensonGlossaryBob Kasenchak and Helen Lippell

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Book SynopsisMateriality looms large in the world of archives in storage, conservation, and shape or materials of the records. How does this materiality change in the digital age? The way digital techniques and materialities transform our engagement with archives is highlighted and explored throughout Archival Materialities in a Digital Age.

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Book SynopsisThis guide is aimed at those who have care of parish records and updated in the light of experience of operating the Measure. It includes information about operating the Measure in dioceses; suggestions for the making, care and preservation of records; and advice about records' management.

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Book SynopsisThe task of moving collections of books and other materials can be overwhelming as library facilities evolve to reflect changing demographics and use patterns. This book teaches readers how to plan a library move, which method is best for a particular situation, how to recruit and train workers, and what tools and supplies are needed.

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Book SynopsisThough it provides a richness of content, grey literature is often overlooked when conducting research. This book aims to change that, describing the importance of grey literature and offering a holistic approach to successfully integrating it into library collections.Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Grey Literature: its Past, Present and Future Chapter 2 Managing and Weeding the Grey Literature Collection Chapter 3 Ideas and Challenges in Cataloging Grey Literature Chapter 4 Persistent Identifiers and Grey Literature: A PID Project and GreyNet Use Case Chapter 5 Communicating the value of international grey literature: the Aquatic Sciences & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) experience Chapter 6 Impact of Digital Transformation on Grey Literature Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisExplores the variety of reasons, motivations, and drivers for why data curation services are needed in the context of academic and disciplinary data repository efforts. Twelve chapters, divided into three parts, take an in-depth look at the complex practice of data curation as it emerges around us.

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Book SynopsisGuides you across the data lifecycle through the practical strategies and techniques for curating research data in a digital repository setting. The data curation steps for receiving, appraising, selecting, ingesting, transforming, describing, contextualizing, disseminating, and preserving digital research data are each explored, and then supplemented with detailed case studies.

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Book SynopsisThe accessibility of cultural resources via digital platforms is empowering Vietnamese cultural professionals to promote their culture to local and international audiences. This shortform book investigates the significance of digitization in Vietnamese culture, illuminating how cultural professionals are empowered through the process of digitization. The author shows how digitization is not an entirely comprehensive, ethical, or sustainable solution for the cultural sector in Vietnam, as cultural professionals working at nonprofit art spaces and artists experience both opportunities and challenges in digitizing art and culture. Drawing on new interviews with cultural professionals working in the cultural sector in Vietnam, the book will be of interest to scholars and reflective practitioners involved with the cultural and creative industries in South East Asia and globally.Table of Contents1. Digital Culture and Digitization in Asia and the Global South 2. Digitization and Cultural Professionals in Vietnam 3. Digitization and Digital Platforms in Practice 4. Future Prospects and Concerns for Vietnam’s Culture Sector

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Book SynopsisIn-House Bookbinding and Repair is a working document that contains information on setting up both a basic bookbindery and repair lab (i.e. the design, equipment, tools, and supplies needed) and instructions on rebinding and repairing cloth-bound books. Highly illustrated to greater enhance its usefulness, this manual also covers various aspects of book repair and conservation, and contains appendixes on manufacturers and suppliers of materials and products discussed in the text, an extensive Glossary of terms, a separate section on World Wide Web Resources, and a helpful bibliography. This manual has proven valuable to libraries of all sizes and locations. Library managers and administrators will find it a worthwhile resource as they contemplate the utility of an in-house lab. Library staff charged with bookbinding and book repair will find the manual to be a practical reference tool. The volume is also designed to be used as a primer for related courses in Library and Information SciTrade ReviewAs I was reading this book, I had one-word that kept coming to mind, and that word was 'wisdom.' The advice in this book is the result of two individuals who have accumulated wisdom from years in the field.... This 2nd edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to be as current as possible. The writing is straightforward which makes it accessible, especially to those just beginning in the field or organizing a new bookbinding and repair shop. There are a number of excellent books on the 'how-to' of repairing books, but this volume excels in this area with numerous drawings to illustrate complex and simple bookbinding tasks.... In-House Bookbinding and Repair is a great book for both the beginner and the experienced binder. A beginner will be able to read the text and have all the bases covered from A to Z with sources and a bibliography full of additional useful resources. An experienced binder will also find value by tapping into the wisdom, tips, and practices this book describes. I would recommend this title for all libraries. * Technical Services Quarterly *Comprehensive yet highly readable, wise yet witty, this guide should be on the shelf of every bibliophile and librarian interested in the care of books. Well illustrated, it is not simply a handbook on book surgery but an introduction to book anatomy and history as well. -- Edward J. Valauskas, Curator of Rare Books, Lenhardt Library, Chicago Botanic GardenThis is an extremely valuable guide for non-specialists who may need to repair an occasional book or develop a modest binding and repair facility — but it is much more than that. It is an anatomy of books as physical objects with all their many sinews, organs, and protective layers. And above all, this work validates the love that many have for the book as artifact and the fact that these objects can be revered and preserved in an era in which too many materials are considered disposable. -- Thomas Walker, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeHere in clear English is detailed, practical, experience-based information on selecting and designing workshop space, assessing its capabilities and potential problems, practical solutions to common problems, selecting equipment, and thoughts on things one might not think about till it is too late. Definitely explains why James Towmey is a successful binder and why I've used him for years. Sharon McQueen's original text, now updated and refined by Twomey and McQueen, will satisfy the needs of the teacher and the practitioner. -- David Szewczyk, Proprietor, The Philadelphia Rare Books & Manuscripts Company, LLCTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Part One: Setting Up Shop Chapter 1. The Environment Chapter 2. The Equipment Chapter 3. The Tools Chapter 4. The Supplies Part Two: The Process Recasing a 20st or 21st Century Book Chapter 5. Parts of a Book and Types of Damage Chapter 6. Preservation Awareness Chapter 7. Preparing the Text Block Chapter 8. Resewing Chapter 9. Making the Case Chapter 10. Casing In Chapter 11. The Hollow Tube Chapter 12. Rebacking Chapter 13. Saving Provenance Glossary Manufacturers and Suppliers World Wide Web Resources Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisSlote shows you how to identify the core collections versus the weedable items. After reviewing current weeding practices and standards, he discusses a variety of traditional and computer-assisted methods for weeding.Based on the author's ongoing research, field observations, and interviews with library professionals, this edition thoroughly updates the previous one and simplifies the process of weeding. Slote shows librarians how to identify the core collections versus the weedable items. After reviewing current weeding practices and standards, he discusses a variety of traditional and computer-assisted methods for weeding. His approach is based on the new understanding of the relationship between in-library use and circulation use. A section dealing with reference (noncirculating) collections has been added, and the chapter on computer-assisted weeding has been completely rewritten to help librarians streamline the weeding process. All forms have been redesigned.

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Book SynopsisThe image of the dusty, undisturbed archive has been swept away in response to growing interest across disciplines in the materials they house and the desire to find and make meaning through an engagement with those materials. Archival studies scholars and archivists are developing related theoretical frameworks and practices that recognize that the archives are anything but static. Archival deposits are proliferating, and the architects, practitioners, and scholars engaged with them are scarcely able to keep abreast of them. Archives, archival theory, and archival practice are on the move. But what of the archives that were once safely housed and have since been lost, or are under threat? What of the urgency that underscores the appeals made on behalf of these archives? As scholars in this volume argue, archives, their materialization, their preservation, and the research produced about them are moving in a different way: they are involved in an emotionally engaged and charged process, one that acts equally upon archival subjects and those engaged with them. So too do archives at once represent members of various communities and the fields of study drawn to them.Moving Archives grounds itself in the critical trajectory related to what Sara Ahmed calls affective economies to offer fresh insights about the process of archiving and approaching literary materials. These economies are not necessarily determined by ethical impulses, although many scholars have called out for such impulses to underwrite current archival practices; rather, they form the crucial affective contexts for the legitimization of archival caches in the present moment and for future use.Table of Contents Introduction Moving Archives: The Affective Economies and Potentialities of Literary Archival Materials / Linda M. Morra, Bishop's University Chapter One Archive Transfer / Archival Transformation: The Intervening Space Between / Patricia Godbout and Marc André Fortin, Université de Sherbrooke Chapter Two Don't you know that digitization is not enough? Digitization is not enough! Building Accountable Archives and the Digital Dilemma of the Cabaret Commons / T.L. Cowan, University of Toronto Chapter Three Myles na gCopaleen's 'An Scian': A Knife in the Back of Irish Archivists / Joseph LaBine, University of Ottawa Chapter Four Inside the Cover, Outside the Archive: The Dispersal, Loss, and Value of Jane Rule's Personal Library / Linda M. Morra, Bishop's University Chapter Five ""The fearful state of things"": Technologies of Transparency in the Annual Report of the Canada Sunday School Union, 1836-1876 / Erin Kean, University of Ottawa Chapter Six Listening to the Archives of Phyllis Webb / Katherine McLeod, Concordia University Chapter Seven Fresh-Water Archives: Reading Water in Troy Burle Bailey's The Pierre Bonga Loops / Karina Vernon, University of Toronto Chapter Eight Letting Grief Move Me: Thinking Through the Affective Dimensions of Personal Recordkeeping / Jennifer Douglas, University of British Columbia Chapter Nine Reading for Queer Openings: Moving. Archives of the Self. Fred Wah. / Susan Rudy, Queen Mary University of London

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Book SynopsisVolume 32 of Advances in Library Administration and Organization brings together a collection of studies which highlight up and coming issues that today's library managers and researchers face. The book will examine the challenges that library administrators encounter on a daily basis, review emerging trends and bring critical analysis to this area of Library and Information Science.Table of ContentsBricks, mortar, and control: A multicase examination of the public library as organization space. Framing of academic libraries’ roles in the strategic documents of universities: A map of factors and agents. Academic libraries and open access strategies. The language of academic librarianship: The discourse of promotion and tenure. Merging large and complex library organizations. About the Authors. Copyright page. Advances in library administration and organization. Introduction. List of Contributors. Advances in library administration and organization. Advances in library administration and organization.

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Book SynopsisPractical Ontologies for Information Professionals provides an accessible introduction and exploration of ontologies and demonstrates their value to information professionals. More data and information is being created than ever before. Ontologies, formal representations of knowledge with rich semantic relationships, have become increasingly important in the context of today’s information overload and data deluge. The publishing and sharing of explicit explanations for a wide variety of conceptualizations, in a machine readable format, has the power to both improve information retrieval and discover new knowledge. Information professionals are key contributors to the development of new, and increasingly useful, ontologies. Practical Ontologies for Information Professionals provides an accessible introduction to the following: defining the concept of ontologies and why they are increasingly important to information professionals ontologies and the semantic web existing ontologies, such as RDF, RDFS, SKOS, and OWL2 adopting and building ontologies, showing how to avoid repetition of work and how to build a simple ontology interrogating ontologies for reuse the future of ontologies and the role of the information professional in their development and use. This book will be useful reading for information professionals in libraries and other cultural heritage institutions who work with digitalization projects, cataloguing and classification and information retrieval. It will also be useful to LIS students who are new to the field.Trade Review“ ... an impressive and comprehensive study. Of special note are the chapters on 'Ontologies and Information Professions'; 'Alternative Semantic Visions'; and 'Ontological Documentation'. Impressively well written, organized, and presented, "Practical Ontologies for Information Professionals" will prove to be an enduringly valued and appreciated addition to professional, community, and academic library Information Science reference collections and supplemental studies reading lists.” -- Michael J. Carson * Midwest Book Review, Reviewer's Bookwatch *Practical Ontologies for Information Professionals offers insight into the evolution of classification of digital data and knowledge. This book will be useful to archivists, domain experts, LIS students, and library and information professionals.Recommended. * ARBA *As a relative novice, I was still able to come away from this book with a good idea of how exactly the linked data models are made manifest. I would recommend this book for experienced information professionals interested in concrete examples of an often nebulous subject. -- Eric Brownell * Technical Services Quarterly *The generous provision of definitions, insights on the development of contemporary tools, and identification of theoretical concerns provide a sound introduction ... This guide has potential as an textbook for those focusing on library information systems careers. -- Betty J. Glass * Library Journal *Table of Contents1. What is an ontology? 2. Ontologies and the Semantic Web 3. Existing ontologies 4. Adopting ontologies 5. Building ontologies 6. Interrogating ontologies 7. The future of ontologies and the role of the information professional

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Book SynopsisThis landmark edited collection offers a wide-ranging overview of how rapid technological changes and the push for providing wide access to digitized cultural heritage holdings are changing the landscape of archives. This book provides a set of inspirational and informative chapters from international experts, which will help the readers understand the drivers for change in archives and their implications. Reassessment of the role of archives in the digital environment will serve to develop critical approaches to current trends in the broader heritage sector, including cultural industries experimenting with sustainable business models for cultural production, digitization of analogue cultural heritage, and the related IPR issues surrounding the re-use of digital objects and data for research, education, advocacy and art. Contributors also present state-of-the-art solutions in building digital archives on networked infrastructure, trusted digital repositories to ensure long-term access, and tools to serve emerging needs in digital humanities. Readership: Digital archivists and practitioners involved in the design and support of digital archives; professionals and researchers involved in projects working with digital archival materials; students in library, information and archive studies.Trade Review"Digital Archives' will help aspiring and seasoned librarians alike to understand the drivers for change in archives and their implications.' - Midwest Book Review * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsForeword - Kalpana Shankar Preface - Milena DobrevaPart I – Drivers for Modern Digital Archives 1. Are digital humanities redefining the relationship between historians and information professionals? Documentary mediations in the digital age - Enrico Natale 2. Managing turbulence - Trudy Huskamp Peterson 3. The political economy of digital cultural preservation - Guy Pessach 4. Legal issues surrounding digital archives - Olexandr Pastukhov 5. Scientific information policies in the European context - Carla Basili 6. Access to digital archives: studying users' expectations and behaviours - Pierluigi FeliciatiPart II – Case Studies 7. Research data archives: Current data management and data audit practices - Elli Papadopoulou, Panayiota Polydoratou, Sotirios Sismanis and Donald Tabone 8. Access restrictions - Gillian Oliver 9. Participatory approaches in archives - Milena Dobreva and Edel Jennings

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Book SynopsisThis book draws on the contributions of a range of international experts to consider the current archival landscape and imagine the archive of the future. Firmly rooted in current professional debate and scholarship, Archival Futures offers thought provoking and accessible chapters that aim to challenge and inspire archivists globally and to encourage debate about their futures. It is widely acknowledged that the archive profession/discipline is facing a time of change. The digital world has presented changes in how records are created, used, stored and communicated. At the same time, there is increased public debate over issues such as ownership of and access to information and its authenticity and reliability in a networked and interconnected world. On a practical level archivists are being asked to do more, to have a greater range of skills, often with increasingly restricted resources while competing with others to maintain their role as experts in ever changing environments. Exploring the potential impact of these changes is timely. Such reflections will provide the opportunity to consider the archivists’ purpose and role, discuss the practical impact of change on skills and functions and to articulate what can be contributed to a mid 21 century world. The contributors, Kate Theimer, Luciana Duranti, Victoria Lemieux, Geoffrey Yeo, Jenny Bunn, Sonia Ranade, Barbara Reed, Gillian Oliver, Frank Upward, Joanne Evans, Michael Moss, David Thomas and Craig Gauld cover: the role of archives in relation to individuals, organisations, communities and society how appraisal, arrangement, description and access might be affected in the future the impact of changing societal expectations in terms of access to information, how information is exchanged, and how things are recorded and remembered the place of traditional archives and what ‘the archive’ is or might become competition or opportunity offered by other information, cultural or IT related professions and the future role of the archive profession truth and post-truth: archives as authentic and reliable evidence This book will appeal to an international audience of students, academics and practitioners in archival science, records management, and library and information science.Trade ReviewIn Archival Futures, Professor Brown draws upon her years of experience and expertise as well as the contributions of a range of international experts to consider the current archival landscape and imagine the archive of the future. Firmly rooted in current professional debate and scholarship, Archival Futures offers thought provoking and accessible chapters that aim to challenge and inspire archivists globally and to encourage debate about their futures.- Midwest Book Review * Midwest Book Review *Table of Contents1. It's the end of the archival profession as we know it, and I feel fine - Kate Theimer 2. Whose truth? Records and archives as evidence in the era of post-truth and disinformation - Luciana Duranti 3. The future of archives as networked, decentralized, autonomous and global - Victoria Lemieux 4. Can we keep everything? The future of appraisal in a world of digital profusion - Geoffrey Yeo 5. Frames and the future of archival processing - Jenny Bunn 6. Access technologies for the disruptive digital archive - Sonia Ranade 7. Multiple rights in records: the role of recordkeeping informatics - Barbara Reed, Gillian Oliver, Frank Upward and Joanne Evans 8. The accidental archive - Michael Moss and David Thomas 9. The end of archival ideas? - Craig Gauld

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the first comprehensive introduction to documentation studies. It outlines the historical background of, and the theoretical foundation for a complementary approach to documentation issues and processes: not only in the context of academic study, but also in the practice of documentation in different parts of society.What do a composer, a writer, a painter, a historian, a political activist, and a social agency office have in common? They all create documents to communicate and inform the world, making documentation a necessity for any human interaction in society. Through six case-studies, the book shows how a complementary analysis of the intertwined processes of documentation, communication, and information in any kind of human interaction can be conducted. It demonstrates the relationships between the agents involved, the means chosen and in which modes the resulting complexes of documents are created, regardless of the field.The complementary analytical model and method is relevant not only for documentation, communication, and information scholars, but to a range of fields of research in humanities, social sciences and natural sciences/engineering and design.Written by an expert in documentation, this book provides a solid theoretical and analytical framework for professionals in archives, libraries, and museums, and for all those who manage documents as part of their professional life in healthcare, transportation, education, production and trade.Table of ContentsIntroductionPart 1: DOCUMENTATION THEORY1 Setting the Stage2 A Complementary Theory of Documentation3 A Model for a Complementary Documentation AnalysisPart 2: DOCUMENTATION IN PRACTICE4 Music: A Requiem for Countess von Walsegg, aka Mozart's Requiem5 Literature: "Indian Camp" - A Short Story by Ernest Hemingway6 Art: The Girls on the Bridge - One Title - Many works7 Science: "The Danish Revolution 1500-1800" - A Doctoral dissertation8 Politics: The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom August 28, 19639 Identity Documentation: Name and numberPart 3: DOCUMENTATION IN THEORY AND PRACTICE10: Documentation in a comparative perspective11: A complementary discipline of documentation, information, and communicationEpilogue

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the first comprehensive introduction to documentation studies. It outlines the historical background of, and the theoretical foundation for a complementary approach to documentation issues and processes: not only in the context of academic study, but also in the practice of documentation in different parts of society.What do a composer, a writer, a painter, a historian, a political activist, and a social agency office have in common? They all create documents to communicate and inform the world, making documentation a necessity for any human interaction in society. Through six case-studies, the book shows how a complementary analysis of the intertwined processes of documentation, communication, and information in any kind of human interaction can be conducted. It demonstrates the relationships between the agents involved, the means chosen and in which modes the resulting complexes of documents are created, regardless of the field.The complementary analytical model and method is relevant not only for documentation, communication, and information scholars, but to a range of fields of research in humanities, social sciences and natural sciences/engineering and design.Written by an expert in documentation, this book provides a solid theoretical and analytical framework for professionals in archives, libraries, and museums, and for all those who manage documents as part of their professional life in healthcare, transportation, education, production and trade.Table of ContentsIntroductionPart 1: DOCUMENTATION THEORY1 Setting the Stage2 A Complementary Theory of Documentation3 A Model for a Complementary Documentation AnalysisPart 2: DOCUMENTATION IN PRACTICE4 Music: A Requiem for Countess von Walsegg, aka Mozart's Requiem5 Literature: "Indian Camp" - A Short Story by Ernest Hemingway6 Art: The Girls on the Bridge - One Title - Many works7 Science: "The Danish Revolution 1500-1800" - A Doctoral dissertation8 Politics: The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom August 28, 19639 Identity Documentation: Name and numberPart 3: DOCUMENTATION IN THEORY AND PRACTICE10: Documentation in a comparative perspective11: A complementary discipline of documentation, information, and communicationEpilogue

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a comprehensive, entry-level guide for librarians and archivists who have found themselves managing or are planning to manage born-digital content. Libraries and archives of all sizes are collecting and managing an increasing proportion of digital content. Within this body of digital content is a growing pool of ‘born-digital’ content: content that has been created and has often existed solely in digital form. The No-nonsense Guide to Born-digital Content explains step by step processes for developing and implementing born-digital content workflows in library and archive settings of all sizes and includes a range of case studies collected from small, medium and large institutions internationally. Coverage includes: the wide range of digital storage media and the various sources of born-digital content a guide to digital information basics selection, acquisition, accessioning and ingest description, preservation and access methods for designing & implementing workflows for born-digital collection processing a comprehensive glossary of common technical terms strategies and philosophies to move forward as technologies change. This book will be useful reading for LIS and archival students and professionals who are working with, or plan to work with, born digital content. It will also be of interest to museum professionals, data managers, data scientists, and records managers.Trade Review'...there is value for everyone in the well-reasoned discussions about overarching strategies, policies, and processes, which are necessary before any of the capturing and processing of resources can begin...Recommended. Graduate students and professionals.'- H. C. Williams, University of Washington, CHOICE -- H. C. Williams * CHOICE *'In short, Ryan and Sampson synthesize a myriad of community practices and highly technical documentation, standards, and models into clear prose with minimal jargon, and they make a substantial contribution to the professional literature. I anticipate that The No-Nonsense Guide to Born-Digital Content will prove to be a valuable resource in and outside of the classroom for many years to come.' -- Blake Graham * The American Archivist *'Overall, I found the book a well-written and engaging guide to what can be an intimidating subject...I would definitely recommend it to anyone trying to get to grips with born-digital content but it should be used as a guide to familiarise yourself with the basics and seen as a starting point for new avenues of exploration.' -- Emily Chen * Taylor & Francis Online *Table of ContentsForeword - Trevor OwensIntroductionWhat is born-digital content? Why is this important? About the book Additional resources Representing the world of libraries and archives 1. Digital information basicsWhat is digital information? Hexadecimal Digital file types Storage media Command line basics Code repositories Conclusion Further reading2. SelectionTypes of born-digital content Format- versus content-driven collecting decisions Mission statements, collecting policies and donor agreements Gift agreements Stanford University’s approach to selection in web archiving Conclusion Further reading3.Acquisition, accessioning and ingestPrinciples in acquisition Acquisition of born-digital material on a physical carrier Checksums and checksum algorithms Acquisition of network-born materials Accession Ingest Conclusion Further reading4.DescriptionGeneral fields and types of information Descriptive standards and element sets General element sets Descriptive systems Use cases Conclusion Further reading5. Digital preservation storage and strategiesA note on acquisition A note on file formats Thinking about storage Certification Digital preservation policy Conclusion Further reading6. AccessDeciding on your access strategy Methods of access Use case Conclusion Further reading7. Designing and implementing workflowsA note on tools Design principles Workflow and policy Examples Case study Conclusion Further reading8. New and emerging areas in born-digital materialsTechnology in general Storage Software and apps Cloud technologies Smartphones Digital art and new media Emerging descriptive and access methods Growing your skills Conclusion Further readingConclusion

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Book SynopsisThis new and extensively revised second edition offers an international perspective on archives management, providing authoritative guidance relevant to collections-based repositories and to organizations responsible for managing their own institutional archives. Written in clear language with lively examples, Archives: Principles and practices introduces core archival concepts, explains best-practice approaches and discusses the central activities that archivists need to know to ensure the documentary materials in their charge are cared for as effectively as possible. Topics addressed include: core archival principles and concepts archival history and the evolution of archival theories the nature and diversity of archival materials and institutions the responsibilities and duties of the archivist issues in the management of archival institutions the challenges of balancing access and privacy in archival service best practice principles and strategic approaches to central archival tasks such as acquisition, preservation, reference and access detailed comparison of custodial, fonds-oriented approaches and post-custodial, functional approaches to arrangement and description. Discussion of digital archives is woven throughout the book, including consideration of the changing role of the archivist in the digital age. In recasting her book to address the impact of digital technologies on records and archives, Millar offers us an archival manual for the twenty-first century. This book will be essential reading for archival practitioners, archival studies students and professors, librarians, museum curators, local authorities, small governments, public libraries, community museums, corporations, associations and other agencies with archival responsibility.Trade ReviewAn absolutely indispensable instructional guide and manual, Archives: Principles and Practices is unreservedly recommended for community, academic, governmental, and corporate Library Science collections and supplemental studies lists. * - Midwest Book Review *Archives is divided into theoretical and operational sections. Millar ably tackles topics such as the concept, nature, history, acquisition, preservation, and future of archives. Including a helpful list of resources for further reading and a glossary of archive-related terms, this is a well-rounded book. Infused with the right amount of humor, Millar has authored a highly readable text for those interested in an overview of the world of archives. -- Jim Frutchey * Booklist *'Although differing goals and understandings of the archival profession are in many ways a sign of its vibrancy and strength, books such as Archives: Principles and Practices sound a welcome reminder to examine institutional traditions and to tie those traditions to the bedrock values that should unite all keepers of the cultural record. While the first edition succeeded to some extent, the second edition deserves recognition as one of the best introductory texts available today.'- Nathan Saunders, Associate Director for Library Specialized Collections, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Archival Issues * Archival Issues *Table of ContentsPART I: Principles 1. What are archives? 2. An overview of archival theories and concepts 3. The nature of archives 4. The uses of archives 5. Types of archival institution 6. Archival service as a public trust 7. Balancing access and privacy PART 2: Practices 8. Establishing the archival institution 9. Appraising and acquiring archives 10. Preserving archives 11. Arranging and describing archives 12. Making archives available 13. Providing online access and reference Conclusion To learn more Journal literature National and state institutions Professional associations Additional reading Glossary of terms

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Book SynopsisThis dynamic book considers whether and how the management of records (and archives) differs from the management of information (and data). Can archives and records management still make a distinctive contribution in the 21st century, or are they now being dissolved into a wider world of information governance? What should be our conceptual understanding of records in the digital era? What are the practical implications of the information revolution for the work of archivists and records managers?Geoffrey Yeo, a distinguished expert in the global field, explores concepts of ‘records’ and ‘archives’ and sets today’s record-keeping and archival practices in their historical context. He examines changing perceptions of the nature and purpose of records management and archival work, notions of convergence among information-related disciplines, and archivists’ and records managers’ attitudes to information and its governance. Starting with Peter Morville’s dictum that ‘when we try to define information, we become lost in a hall of mirrors’, Yeo considers different understandings of the concept of ‘information’ and their applicability to the field of archives and records management. He also looks at the world of data science and data administration, and asks whether and how far recent work in this area can enhance our knowledge of how records function and how they relate to the information universe.Key topics covered include: The keeping of records: a brief historical overview Thinking about records and archives: the transition to the digital Archivists, records managers and the allure of information Finding a way through the hall of mirrors: concepts of information Records and data Why records are not (just) information; understanding records in the digital era. This thought provoking and timely book is primarily intended for records managers and archivists, but should also be of interest to professionals in a range of information-related disciplines. In addressing the place of record-keeping in contemporary information culture, it aims to provide a balance of theory and practice that will appeal to practitioners as well as students and academics around the world.Trade Review'Yeo crafts a comprehensive guide to record management in the modern digital and data-driven world, focusing on record-keeping practices ... and how they are changing...Records, Information and Data is the product of extensive research: each chapter includes endnotes and references. Recommended for undergraduates and graduate students interested in records or information management.'​- K. J. Whitehair, independent scholar, CHOICE * CHOICE *'Yeo argues that ... dilution of records and archives into the surging ocean of information (and its accompanying data deluge) is unwarranted. ... Borrowing from the theory of speech acts developed by John Austin and John Searle, Yeo characterizes records as performative: they help us do a variety of things. Records are actions by other means, as much instruments as they are representations. ... Yeo’s book provides a lucid argument for the need for records managers and archivists to resist the song of the information sirens. Philosophically grounded and analytically clear, Records, Information and Data offers a view of records capable of acting as the foundation for a renewed archival discipline for the twenty-first century.'- Juan Ilerbaig, University of Toronto, American Archivist -- The American Archivist * American Archivist *"How well do we understand the similarities and differences between records, information, and data? ... Have we adequately contemplated where we are going in our rush to adopt the emperor’s new clothes of information management? What are the consequences of downplaying ... those unique skills that records professionals must have? ... Can the making and keeping of records continue to be regarded as a separate, distinct, and worthy endeavour in the digital age? Geoffrey Yeo ... addresses these questions in this timely book, which should be read by all records professionals. ... His language is clear, dispassionate, and direct. ... Make no mistake: records matter. They are not some quaint and archaic subset of the modern, thrusting world of data or information. They matter because they play a unique and vital role in society...Yeo’s book... is a reassertion and rearticulation of our enduring core purpose."— Adrian Cunningham, formerly Queensland State Archives, Archivaria -- Adrian Cunningham * Archivaria *Table of ContentsIntroduction Concepts of information, data and records Background to the book Structure and content Acknowledgements 1. The making and keeping of records: a brief historical overview Record-making and record-keeping over 10,000 years Records, memory and evidence Repositories and their curators Archivists and the emergence of records management 2. Thinking about records and archives; the transition to the digital Fixity and fluidity in the digital domain Adventures over time Record aggregations Archival mind-sets Information: a fifth paradigm? 3. Archivists, records managers and the rise of information Accentuating information in contemporary culture Records management and information governance Information and archives Making connections between records and information: diverse views Managing information ‘as a record’ 4. Finding a way through the hall of mirrors: concepts of information Information and its reification Records management and new concepts of information Information as content or information as affordance? Dissent and debate 5. Records and data The ‘datafication’ of records Further perspectives on data and record-keeping Data and information: some conflicting views Factuality Contested concepts 6. Representation, performativity and social action: why records are not (just) information Representations Speech acts Propositions and performativity Data, computers and the making of speech acts Metadata Doing things with records From speech acts to social acts The ‘information potentials’ of records Information, evidence and other affordances 7. Managing information or managing records? Conceptions and practices of ‘information management’: information as proposition Information management and records management: two peas from different pods? Making use of records despite their imperfections Knowing ‘what was said’ Characteristics of records and information ‘Authoritative’ records and the scope of record-keeping Concluding thoughts: record-keeping present and future The digital deluge Records in an information culture

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Book SynopsisThis dynamic book considers whether and how the management of records (and archives) differs from the management of information (and data). Can archives and records management still make a distinctive contribution in the 21st century, or are they now being dissolved into a wider world of information governance? What should be our conceptual understanding of records in the digital era? What are the practical implications of the information revolution for the work of archivists and records managers?Geoffrey Yeo, a distinguished expert in the global field, explores concepts of ‘records’ and ‘archives’ and sets today’s record-keeping and archival practices in their historical context. He examines changing perceptions of the nature and purpose of records management and archival work, notions of convergence among information-related disciplines, and archivists’ and records managers’ attitudes to information and its governance. Starting with Peter Morville’s dictum that ‘when we try to define information, we become lost in a hall of mirrors’, Yeo considers different understandings of the concept of ‘information’ and their applicability to the field of archives and records management. He also looks at the world of data science and data administration, and asks whether and how far recent work in this area can enhance our knowledge of how records function and how they relate to the information universe.Key topics covered include: The keeping of records: a brief historical overview Thinking about records and archives: the transition to the digital Archivists, records managers and the allure of information Finding a way through the hall of mirrors: concepts of information Records and data Why records are not (just) information; understanding records in the digital era. This thought provoking and timely book is primarily intended for records managers and archivists, but should also be of interest to professionals in a range of information-related disciplines. In addressing the place of record-keeping in contemporary information culture, it aims to provide a balance of theory and practice that will appeal to practitioners as well as students and academics around the world.Trade Review'Yeo crafts a comprehensive guide to record management in the modern digital and data-driven world, focusing on record-keeping practices ... and how they are changing...Records, Information and Data is the product of extensive research: each chapter includes endnotes and references. Recommended for undergraduates and graduate students interested in records or information management.'​- K. J. Whitehair, independent scholar, CHOICE * CHOICE *'Yeo argues that ... dilution of records and archives into the surging ocean of information (and its accompanying data deluge) is unwarranted. ... Borrowing from the theory of speech acts developed by John Austin and John Searle, Yeo characterizes records as performative: they help us do a variety of things. Records are actions by other means, as much instruments as they are representations. ... Yeo’s book provides a lucid argument for the need for records managers and archivists to resist the song of the information sirens. Philosophically grounded and analytically clear, Records, Information and Data offers a view of records capable of acting as the foundation for a renewed archival discipline for the twenty-first century.'- Juan Ilerbaig, University of Toronto, American Archivist -- The American Archivist * American Archivist *"How well do we understand the similarities and differences between records, information, and data? ... Have we adequately contemplated where we are going in our rush to adopt the emperor’s new clothes of information management? What are the consequences of downplaying ... those unique skills that records professionals must have? ... Can the making and keeping of records continue to be regarded as a separate, distinct, and worthy endeavour in the digital age? Geoffrey Yeo ... addresses these questions in this timely book, which should be read by all records professionals. ... His language is clear, dispassionate, and direct. ... Make no mistake: records matter. They are not some quaint and archaic subset of the modern, thrusting world of data or information. They matter because they play a unique and vital role in society...Yeo’s book... is a reassertion and rearticulation of our enduring core purpose."— Adrian Cunningham, formerly Queensland State Archives, Archivaria -- Adrian Cunningham * Archivaria *Table of ContentsIntroduction Concepts of information, data and records Background to the book Structure and content Acknowledgements 1. The making and keeping of records: a brief historical overview Record-making and record-keeping over 10,000 years Records, memory and evidence Repositories and their curators Archivists and the emergence of records management 2. Thinking about records and archives; the transition to the digital Fixity and fluidity in the digital domain Adventures over time Record aggregations Archival mind-sets Information: a fifth paradigm? 3. Archivists, records managers and the rise of information Accentuating information in contemporary culture Records management and information governance Information and archives Making connections between records and information: diverse views Managing information ‘as a record’ 4. Finding a way through the hall of mirrors: concepts of information Information and its reification Records management and new concepts of information Information as content or information as affordance? Dissent and debate 5. Records and data The ‘datafication’ of records Further perspectives on data and record-keeping Data and information: some conflicting views Factuality Contested concepts 6. Representation, performativity and social action: why records are not (just) information Representations Speech acts Propositions and performativity Data, computers and the making of speech acts Metadata Doing things with records From speech acts to social acts The ‘information potentials’ of records Information, evidence and other affordances 7. Managing information or managing records? Conceptions and practices of ‘information management’: information as proposition Information management and records management: two peas from different pods? Making use of records despite their imperfections Knowing ‘what was said’ Characteristics of records and information ‘Authoritative’ records and the scope of record-keeping Concluding thoughts: record-keeping present and future The digital deluge Records in an information culture

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