1. Archives 101: Basic Procedures for Working with Archival Materials
Wisconsin Federation of Museums Conference
Julia Stringfellow
November 2, 2009

2. Introduction to Archives
What is an archives?
Three parts of the mission of archivists
Growth of archives education
Collection development policy
Provenance and original order

3. Storage and Preservation Concerns
Temperature and humidity levels
Lighting
Security
Disaster plan

4. Acquisition and Accessioning of Archival Collections
Case file
Deed of gift
Accession record
Location of collections database

5. Arrangement and Preservation
Clean hands
Processing/work plan
5 levels of records
Handling and preservation of paper
Handling and preservation of photographs
Handling and preservation of audio-visual materials

6. Description Descriptive standards began being used in 1980s.
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Finding aids
Encoded Archival Description

7. Code of Ethics for Archivists

8. Archives Organizations – Society of American Archivists

9. Archives Organizations – Midwest Archives Conference

10. Archival Supplies Vendors – Hollinger Metal Edge

11. Archival Supplies Vendors – Light Impressions

12. Archival Supplies Vendors – Demco

13. Archival Supplies Vendors – Archival Products

14. Archival Supplies Vendors – Gaylord

15. Lawrence Archives website

16. Lawrence Archives digital collections

17. Contact information
Julia Stringfellow, Lawrence University Archivist
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