Leadership and Administration of Successful Archival Programs

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Describes the philosophy, strategies, approaches, and leadership and management methods used by the leaders of some of the nation's most notably successful archival programs. These programs select, manage, and make available records of enduring value for research and other purposes. Despite their importance they face substantial challenges. The authors point the ways to success, outlining how to build support and position the program to thrive in its parent agency.

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.,."a welcome addition to the literature. Recommended for all archivists/records managers."-Library Journal
"This interesting book reflects in an effective manner on contemporary American thinking within the archive profession on the nature of leadership, management and administration....[t]his is a comprehensive representation of emerging thinking in all sectors of the profession in the USA and one which, if used with care, may be of considerable benefit to archivists engaged in professional operations far beyond America's shores."-Journal of the Society of Archivists
...a welcome addition to the literature. Recommended for all archivists/records managers.-Library Journal
For both practicing archivists and those training to be archivists, the book has a lot to offer and is recommended for any collection serving those audiences.-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
This interesting book reflects in an effective manner on contemporary American thinking within the archive profession on the nature of leadership, management and administration....[t]his is a comprehensive representation of emerging thinking in all sectors of the profession in the USA and one which, if used with care, may be of considerable benefit to archivists engaged in professional operations far beyond America's shores.-Journal of the Society of Archivists
..."a welcome addition to the literature. Recommended for all archivists/records managers."-Library Journal
"For both practicing archivists and those training to be archivists, the book has a lot to offer and is recommended for any collection serving those audiences."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

Author Bio

BRUCE W. DEARSTYNE is Professor, College of Information Studies, University of Maryland.