Margot NoteStrategic Advocacy for Sustainable ArchivesDespite their powerful advocacy opportunities, archival institutions face challenges of minimal funding. Insufficient funding often leads…Jul 18Jul 18
Margot NoteChallenges in Preserving Historical DocumentsPreserving historical materials is a vital yet challenging task, given the many threats these items face. Papers, photographs, and other…Jul 17Jul 17
Margot NoteEmotional Intelligence in Archival ManagementArchivists extend beyond the custodianship of historical documents. They assume the mantle of entrusted project managers, safeguarding…Jul 16Jul 16
Margot NoteTransparency and Accountability Through Preserved RecordsArchivists preserve shared history, preserving documentary evidence of individual, group, and organization actions. Their work maintains a…Jul 15Jul 15
Margot NotePreserving Transparency Through Archival RecordsArchivists preserve shared history, preserving documentary evidence of individual, group, and organization actions.Jul 12Jul 12
Margot NotePreserving Legacies: The Essential Role of Archival Materials in Cultural IdentityArchivists understand that a single document, collection, or memory does not define the historical record. Instead, it is an intricate…Jul 11Jul 11
Margot NoteSetting Up Institutional Archival CollectionsEstablishing an archives involves answering a pivotal question: “What do we save?” This query forms the basis for decisions regarding the…Jul 10Jul 10
Margot NoteArchival Stewardship: Ethics and Best PracticesArchivists are the keepers of history, entrusted with the care of documents, records, and materials that witness the human experience.Jul 9Jul 9
Margot NoteSecuring Resources for Archival ProgramsBeyond safeguarding historical records, archivists promote the use of valuable resources.Jul 8Jul 8
Margot NoteAligning Archives and Collection PoliciesCreating an effective collection development policy begins with understanding the institution’s archives.Jul 7Jul 7