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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis collection of 13 case studies from the United States, Canada, and Australia will inform practitioners and students in archives and special collections about concerns and strategies that occur in these and other cultural heritage organizations. Presented without section headings, the clear chapter headings will help readers to find desired selections, while the index will help with finding information on specific topics. Ranging from creating a culture of knowledge transfer to internships and high impact learning in archives, conducting collections assessments on shoestring budgets, and managing mergers, there are chapters for institutions of all sizes. Those looking for guidance in selecting archival management software, managing organizational change, building effective leaders, or sharing personnel and resources across institutions will also benefit, as will those who, unfortunately, need to know about insider theft. This book will help those studying archives and special collections as well as practitioners who want to know about what is going on in other collections. * American Reference Books Annual *
This collection of case studies is undoubtedly a valuable resource for practitioners and educators. * Australian Library Journal *
Overall, Management: Innovative Practices for Archives and Special Collections is an enjoyable read and a welcome addition to practical examples of management in the archives field. Readers may wish to read straight through or choose the topics most relevant to their work or interests. Either way, most archivists will find something of interest and relevance, whether they are already managers or not. * Archival Issues *
[T]here is much here to admire and to learn from. Those who work in the Higher Education sector may well feel that it is especially worth their while to acquire this volume. * Archives and Records: The Journal of the Archives and Records Association *
Management, the fourth title in Rowman & Littlefield's Innovative Practices of Archives and Special Collection series, is an excellent resource for intentional and accidental managers alike. The volume brings together thirteen case studies that provide real-world examples of how repositories of all sizes and resource levels have responded to change and challenges in innovative and forward-thinking ways.... [T]he collective does a laudable job of delivering what it promises - innovative, relatively easily implementable solutions to a variety of common archival management issues. Archivists, archival managers, and administrators at all levels will find much of use in this volume; the diversity of case studies and range of strategies employed by the contributors ensure that this book contains something for everyone. * Journal of Archival Organization *
Kate Theimer makes an outstanding contribution to archival management literature. These 13 case studies by experienced practitioners expertly cover the wide range of challenges facing contemporary archival managers. This volume is a must for any manager’s library! -- Michael J. Kurtz, Visiting Professor, College of Information Studies, University of Maryland and author of Managing Archival and Manuscript Repositories
After managing archives for three decades, I approach any new management book with a jaundiced eye, but Kate Theimer's Management: Innovative Practices for Archives and Special Collections is a breath of fresh air. The book brims with innovative ideas, presented in a highly readable manner, with a steady focus on practical application. Whether you've been managing for three days or three decades you’ll find something worthwhile in every chapter! -- David Carmicheal, Former Director, Georgia Archives
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1) “We’ll Never Let You Retire!”: Creating a Culture of Knowledge Transfer Maija Anderson, Oregon Health & Science University Library 2) Raising Cash and Building Connections: Using Kickstarter to Fund and Promote a Cultural Heritage Project Thomas Smith, Project Gado 3) A Winning Combination: Internships and High-Impact Learning in Archives Lisa M. Sjoberg, Concordia College 4) A Thief in Our Midst: Special Collections, Archives and Insider Theft Christopher J. Anderson, Drew University 5) Tackling the Backlog: Conducting a Collections Assessment on a Shoestring Joanne Archer and Caitlin Wells, University of Maryland Libraries 6) A Platform for Innovation: Creating the Labs Environment at the National Archives of Australia Zoё D'Arcy, National Archives of Australia 7) Setting Our Own Agenda: Managing the Merger of Archives and Special Collections Caroline Daniels, Delinda Stephens Buie, Rachel I. Howard, and Elizabeth E. Reilly, University of Louisville 8) Taking Control: Managing Organizational Change in Archives Fynnette Eaton, Independent Consultant 9) Implementing Pre-Custodial Processing: Engaging Organizations to Invest Resources in their Records Rob Fisher, Library and Archives Canada 10) Building Effective Leaders: Redesigning the Archives Leadership Institute Rachel Vagts and Sasha Griffin, Luther College 11) From Evaluation to Implementation: Selecting Archival Management Software Kira A. Dietz, Virginia Tech 12) More Bang for the Buck: Sharing Personnel and Resources Across Institutions Erin Passehl-Stoddart and Jodi Allison-Bunnell 13) “Make a New Plan, Stan”: Useful and Painless Strategic Planning Mark Greene, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming Index About the Editor
