Research Catalog

Title

Extensible processing for archives and special collections : reducing processing backlogs / Daniel A. Santamaria.

Author

Santamaria, Daniel A.

Publication

Chicago : Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2015.

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Details

Description

xii, 235 pages : illustrations; 23 cm

Summary

Extensible processing is an iterative approach to archival processing that involves creating a baseline level of access to all holdings in an archival repository, then conducting additional processing based on user demand and further assessment of collections. Santamaria introduces strategies to allow for both the elimination of backlogs of collections materials already in the possession of archives, and the development of procedures to avoid the accumulation of backlogs in the first place.

Alternative Title

Archives and special collections

Subject

• Archives > Processing
• Cataloging of archival materials
• Archives > Collection management
• Archives > Administration > Case studies
• Libraries > Special collections
• Technical services (Libraries)
• Cataloging of special collections in libraries
• Libraries > Special collections > Case studies
• Archives > Administration

Genre/Form

Case studies.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

The backlog problem and archival processing -- Beyond MPLP : principles of extensible processing -- General processing workflow : working with collections -- Attacking your backlog : using collections assessment surveys as part of a backlog reduction project -- Rethinking accessioning and working with new collections -- Descriptive standards and facilitating access to description -- Digitization and facilitating access to content -- Supervision, management, and planning -- But what about : answering frequent questions and concerns about extensible processing -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1. Case study introduction and case studies 1 and 2 : institutional backlog reduction projects -- Appendix 2. Case study 3 and 4 : individual collections with privacy concerns -- Appendix 3. Case study 5 and 6 : accessioning and other functions in the context of an extensible processing program -- Appendix 4. Case study 7 and 8 : consortial projects -- Appendix 5. Finding aid examples -- Appendix 6. Processing workplan examples and template -- Appendix 7. Deed of gift example -- Appendix 8. Example take down policy for digital content -- Appendix 9. Professional conference sessions related to backlogs and processing.

Call Number

JFE 15-6075

ISBN

• 9780838912577 (paperback)
• 0838912575 (paperback)

LCCN

2014017913

OCLC

881824190

Author

Santamaria, Daniel A., author.

Title

Extensible processing for archives and special collections : reducing processing backlogs / Daniel A. Santamaria.

Publisher

Chicago : Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2015.

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Research Call Number

JFE 15-6075