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(The American Archivist)Lois Hamill’s new book, Archives for the Lay Person, neatly outlines in fourteen chapters the basic concepts of archives management, including acquisition, arrangement, description, the reference interaction, security, exhibits, environmental conditions,

Title	:	Archives for the Lay Person: A Guide to Managing Cultural Collections (American Association for State and Local History)
Author	:	Lois Hamill
Rating	:	4.91 (647 Votes)
Asin	:	0759119724
Format Type	:	Paperback
Number of Pages	:	248Pages
Publish Date	:	2016-10-30
Language	:	English

(The American Archivist)Lois Hamill’s new book, Archives for the Lay Person, neatly outlines in fourteen chapters the basic concepts of archives management, including acquisition, arrangement, description, the reference interaction, security, exhibits, environmental conditions, and disaster preparedness. (Kentucky Libraries)Archivists and other professionals involved with historical collections will want to become familiar with Archives for the Lay Person: A Guide to Managing Cultural Collections. 2, May 2013)Throughout the text's 287 thoughtfully written pages, Ms. Hamill’s explanation of a few overarching rules of copyright in photographs is an excellent starting point for anyone new to the field. The instruction provided in this work goes a long way toward achieving our mutual interests: the survival of collections being cared for in a variety of cultural organizations and their use by the wide community. Content headings throughout the chapters also facilitate ease of use and guided browsing. Of particular use are Hamill’s appendices, again designed with the layperson in mind. Hamill clearl

For volunteers or staff at small organizations, collections management can be a daunting task. Lois Hamill provides practical, step-by-step guidance for managing all facets of archival collections, from acquisition, arrangement, and description to storage and security. Archives for the Lay Person is a guidebook for people who care for historical records, photographs, and collections but do not have the appropriate professional training. The book also offers advice on how to utilize PastPerfect software for collections database management.

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Lois Hamill is university archivist and an assistant professor at Northern Kentucky University. She has previously worked with local historical society, church, and government records.