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Hi Lisa, We consider items like that part of our internal archives rather than our proper collection, so they are catalogued and findable in Past Perfect if, say, a curator wanted to use them in an exhibit, but don't have to go before our collections ...

I believe they should be preserved! If they were important enough to be inducted they are important enough to save for future generations to read about and admire. I'm sure there are some amazing stories on those plaques. Alice Baker Interim Administrator ...

Hi Michelle, Since you mention a research library, I wonder if it would make more sense to catalog the microfilm as you would for other publications. I see that you're part of the Elkhart Public Library system, so I'd ask their cataloging librarian ...

Hi Michelle, The first thing that an archivist should tell you is that you should not break up the collection if you are going to accession it. Personally, I would describe the collection as a whole, noting the dates of inclusion (there are various ...

Hello All (apologies for cross posting), My institution recently acquired a large collection of microfilmed newspapers and I am trying to decide how to catalog them. My background is in museum collections management and I am less versed in managing ...