Standards & Best Practices Resource Guide

1.    Archival Program Administration

• Mission Statements
• Job Descriptions

2.     Appraisal and Acquisition/Accession

• Accessioning Policies and Documents
• Collection Policies
• Deeds of Gift
• Releases

3.     Records Management

• Institutional Records Policies
• Records Retention and Disposition Schedules
• Records Management User Guidelines

4.     Arrangement and Description

5.     Disaster Planning/Recovery and Facilities   

6.     Reference and Access/Use Services

• Registration Forms
• Access Policies and Procedures
• Duplication and Photography Request Forms
• Publications Permissions Policy

 7.     Outreach/Advocacy

• Blogs and Social Media
• Exhibits and Exhibitions
• Tours
• Printed Materials and Mailings

 8.     Born-Digital and Digitization

If you have additional resources to contribute to our guide, please contact Working Group co-chairs Rachel Chatalbash or Megan Schwenke.