Keeping archives

Packed with practical examples and tools, Keeping Archives is the most comprehensive and popular guide to establishing, managing and developing archives. Written by professional archivists and conservators this authoritative text is theoretically robust but accessible to all. It is the essential guide for anyone embarking on a career in archives and for those navigating the diversity of archival conundrums, big or small.For many years Keeping Archives has been a key publication of the ASA and a valuable resource for all archives. Keeping Archives was self-published in 1987 by the ASA as a basic resource ‘for those who are interested in or have been given responsibility for the keeping of archives.’ (Preface, Keeping Archives, p.ix). Keeping Archives, 2nd edition (or KAII) was published in 1993 by DW Thorpe in conjunction with the ASA. This edition built ‘upon the strong foundations provided by the first edition. It also introduces changing concepts and approaches to the management of archives in the context of changing organisational structures, technology-based record formats, and a new look at the nature of recordkeeping and archival responsibilities.’ (Preface, Keeping Archives II, p. xi).This third edition (KAIII) edited by Jackie Bettington, Kim Eberhard, Rowena Loo, Clive Smith, built on the experience of its two previous editions and extended its content to include advice on managing digital archives and leveraging technology for preservation, access and educational purposes. It also includes a link to download templates, samples, checklist and other resources fundamental to any archive