U.S. National Archives and Records Administration’s Post

You've got an unprocessed collection, we've got you covered! But even if it isn't and you have a document you need, our expert historians have the skills to get to it. (Sound on) #archives #archivists #historians #unprocessedcollection

It’s October! You know what that means!! It’s Archives Month! We wait all year long for this! This month we celebrate the craft and the fun and exciting things we do every day. Have questions? Want to know more about what we do? Let us know! #history #archives #archivists #historians #october #keeganmichaelkey #archivesmonth #nationalarchivesmonth #yay #welovewhatwedo #celebrate #archivistsunite #cardigans #inthearchives #americanarchivesmonth

#Archivists, you can use the following questions to conduct a survey that will constitute a preliminary archives assessment, learn more... "An assessment of archival collections assists in strategically meeting user needs, allocating resources effectively, and securing funding." #archives #archivist #archival

10 Incredible Stories That Belong in the U.S. National Archives likely refers to a collection of fascinating or unusual historical events or documents that are worthy of preservation in the U.S. National Archives.

Check out the 60 minutes segment and learn more about the National Archives!

Here's our second installment of our Digitisation on a Budget series...This time, the spotlight is on prioritisation 🌟 By focusing on the most significant items in your collections, you can make a meaningful impact quickly and efficiently. Find out more below! #Digitisation #Archives #Education #Preservation #Archivist

Many organizations have no room to store archival collections, so vigilance is needed to protect rare and fragile materials, especially audiovisual. Read this post for advice on how to protect your archival holdings. "A well-planned emergency plan should also be in place should unforeseen natural disasters affect the archival holdings." #archives #archivist #archivists #archival #SpecialCollections

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For #AskAnArchivistDay, we’re challenging our staff to describe their work using only the 1,000 most commonly used words in the English language! Karen King, a State Records archivist who helps to preserve and expand public access to historical records produced by Virginia's state agencies, explains a recent processing project on governors’ records. Learn more about governors’ records at https://lnkd.in/eXbaYXrz #VAarchivesmonth #archives #archivist #VAhistory