Archives & Records Management

Archival science and the management of historical and current organizational records.

Sub-headings:

Online Catalogs

Online indexes to archival collections.

Online Exhibitions

Archival collections that are available on the Web.

Resources for Archivists

Tools for professional archivists to use in building or working with collections.

Resources for Users

Tools for people who want to use, or learn how to use, archives.

Resources in this category:

The Academy of Certified Archivists
http://www.certifiedarchivists.org/

"The Academy of Certified Archivists supports and promotes fundamental standards of professional archival practice. We lead by defining the knowledge and abilities necessary to be an archivist and achieve our mission by certifying archivists, ensuring professional archival standards, and promoting the employment of Certified Archivists." Includes membership and certification information, history and by-laws, news, links, and the ACA handbook.

Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc.
http://www.nycarchivists.org/

"A not-for-profit organization representing a diverse group of more than 330 archivists, librarians, and records managers in the New York metropolitan area. It is one of the largest local organizations of its kind in the United States with members representing more than 160 repositories. Through its monthly meetings and its Membership Guide, ART links its members to a network of colleagues and repositories and provides a forum for professional discussion and development." Includes information regarding the organization, activities, professional development, membership, and job postings.

Association For Recorded Sound Collections
http://www.arsc-audio.org/

"Founded in 1966, the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to research, study, publication, and information exchange surrounding all aspects of recordings and recorded sound."

Association of Canadian Archivists
http://archivists.ca/home/

"Established in 1975 and incorporated in 1978, the Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) evolved from the Archives Section of the Canadian Historical Association (CHA). Today, based in Ottawa and with hundreds of members across the world, the ACA has a four-fold focus: Providing leadership for everyone engaged in the preservation of Canada's Documentary Heritage; Encouraging awareness of archival activities and developments and the importance of archives to modern society; Advocating the interests and needs of professional archivists before government and other regulatory agencies; Communicating to further the understanding and cooperation amongst members of the Canadian archival system, and other information and culture based professions." The site has information about the organization, membership, publications, committees, conferences, and special interest sections.

The Association of Jewish Libraries
http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/

"The Association of Jewish Libraries promotes Jewish literacy through enhancement of libraries and library resources and through leadership for the profession and practitioners of Judaica librarianship. The Association fosters access to information, learning, teaching and research relating to Jews, Judaism, the Jewish experience and Israel."

The Association of Moving Image Archivists
http://www.amianet.org/

"The Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) is a professional association established to advance the field of moving image archiving by fostering cooperation among individuals concerned with the collection, preservation, exhibition and use of moving image materials. The specific objectives of the association are to provide a regular means of exchanging information, ideas and assistance; take responsible positions on archival matters affecting moving images; encourage public awareness of and interest in the preservation and use of moving images as an important educational, historical, and cultural resource; promote moving image archival activities, including preservation, cataloging and documentation, and access, through such means as meetings workshops, publications, and direct assistance; develop and promote professional standards and practices for moving image archival materials; and stimulate and facilitate research on archival matters affecting moving images." Features of the Web Site include an online discussion forum, information about upcoming conferences, scholarship information, and related links.

Association of Records Managers and Administrators
http://www.arma.org/

³ARMA International - the Association of Records Managers and Administrators - is a not-for-profit professional association of over 10,000 records and information management professionals in the United States, Canada, and around the world.² This site provides information about the organization and membership, the full text of the code of professional responsibility for records and information managers, job placement services, publications, and links to related organizations, listservs, and usenet newsgroups.

Australian Society of Archivists, Inc.
http://www.archivists.org.au/

"The Australian Society of Archivists Inc. (ASA) is the peak professional body for archivists in Australia. It was formed in 1975 in response to the growing number of archivists in Australia and to the increasing demand for archival skills. The Society is administered on a national basis by an elected Council. Branches and Special Interest Groups are active in the States and Territories." Includes information about the structure of the organization, its objectives, membership, events, publications, links, listserv information, and a directory of archives in Australia.

International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives
http://www.iasa-web.org/

"The International Association of Sound Archives (IASA) is a non-governmental organisation affiliated to UNESCO. It was established in 1969 in Amsterdam to function as a medium for international cooperation between archives which preserve recorded sound and audiovisual documents. The Association is actively involved in all subjects relating to the professional work of sound archives and archivists including acquisition, documentation, copyright, access, distribution, preservation, and the technical aspects of recording and playback." Site includes the IASA bulletin, information about the organization, policy statements, events, publications, and links. Also includes link to the online version of the IASA Cataloguing Rules (a cataloguing manual for archival sound recordings and audiovisual material).

The International Federation of Film Archives
http://www.cinema.ucla.edu/fiaf/

"The International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) brings together institutions dedicated to rescuing films both as cultural heritage and as historical documents. Founded in Paris in 1938, FIAF is a collaborative association of the world's leading film archives whose purpose has always been to ensure the proper preservation and showing of motion pictures." The Web Site provides access to select online issues of "The Journal of Film Preservation" and a Round Table discussion group. The information on this site is available in English, French, and Spanish.

Michigan Archival Association
http://www2.h-net.msu.edu/~maa/

The Michigan Archival Association is the primary organization devoted to the archival community in Michigan. It is the nation's oldest state archival association and one of the largest regional organizations of its kind. The MAA website contains links to Michigan archival institutions, links to Michigan educational institutions offering degrees in archives and records management, membership information, and links to related professional associations.

Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference
http://www.lib.umd.edu/MARAC/

"MARAC is a volunteer, regional consortium of individuals who live and work in the individual states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia, and the District of Columbia." Includes organizational information, professional activities and job listings, membership information, and links to archival institutions in the region.

Midwest Archives Conference
http://midwestarchives.org/

"MAC is the nation's largest regional professional association for archivists. Founded in 1972, MAC now has over 1150 individual members. MAC's 177 institutional members include a variety of corporate, government, church, and university archives, as well as historical societies and other manuscripts repositories and special collections. The MAC region is the twelve heartland states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin." Includes information regarding the organization, membership, conferences, and publications.

National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators
http://www.nagara.org/

"NAGARA represents the government records community in national issues that impact on records management and archival programs." NAGARA produces a quarterly newlsetter titled "The Clearinghouse" and works with other organizations in developing solutions to government records and information problems.

National Personnel Records Center
http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/index.html

"NPRC is one of the National Archives and Records Administration's largest operations. We are a central repository of personnel-related records, both military and civil service. Our mission is to provide world class service to Government agencies, military veterans, former civilian Federal employees, family members, as well as researchers and historians." While for the most part the records are not available online, this Website contains information on who to obtain access to the records.

Pacific Islands Association of Libraries and Archives
http://www.uog.edu/rfk/piala/piala.html

"The Pacific Islands Association of Libraries and Archives (PIALA) is the newest regional association of librarians and archivists to be formed in the Pacific area. The association was formed to address the needs of Pacific Islands librarians and archivists, with a special focus on Micronesia." This page has information on the association, proceedings, newsletters, published materials and memberships.

The Portuguese Association of Librarians, Archivists and Documentalists
http://www.apbad.pt/

"The Portuguese Association of Librarians, Archivists and Documentalists, known in Portugal as BAD, was created in 1973 as the result of the efforts of Portuguese experts in the field of documentation and information BAD has as its main goals to: a) Protect the interests of its members in every aspect concerning their activities and careers, as well as to reinforce solidarity links; b) Foster research in those areas in connection with professional sectors; c) Promote scientific, technical and cultural improvement of its members with a view to their full identity and professional ethics awareness; d) Intervene in decision-making areas concerning planning, implementation and reorganization of Documentation Information Systems; e) Defend the right to Information from the viewpoint of a full development; f) Assess the quality of curriculum contents and structures at the different levels of professional training." This web page has membership information, organization information, publications, events, other resources, a list of libraries, search capabilities and also available in Portuguese or English.

Society of American Archivists
http://www.archivists.org/

"The Society of American Archivists (SAA) was founded in December of 1936, '...to promote sound principles of archival economy and to facilitate cooperation among archivists and archival agencies.' A more democratic body than its predecessor, it opened its ranks not just to directors of large archival institutions, but to all 'who are or have been engaged in the custody or administration of archives or historical manuscripts.' This included archives of all sizes and orientation, from small private and business archives to large historical collections." This site has the history of the society, publications, contact people, membership information, awards, and a calendar of meetings and conferences.

Society of Archivists
http://www.archives.org.uk/

"The principal aims of the Society - to promote the care and preservation of archives and the better administration of archive repositories, to advance the training of its members, and to encourage relevant research and publication - are achieved both through the work of the Society's Council and its various Panels, Groups and Regions, and by its position as spokesman for the profession, submitting evidence and comment on matters of professional concern to any official body which seeks advice or whose activities affect archives". This site gives detailed information about the Society, its activities, educational opportunities, and membership.

American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
http://aic.stanford.edu/

The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) is the national membership organization of conservation professionals dedicated to preserving the art and historic artifacts of our cultural heritage for future generations. Site includes information on conservation and disaster recovery, membership, publications, meetings and conferences and grants.