HIST 451: Digital Archiving

You are the stewards of this collection and you’re building your collection to be discoverable. Thinking about equity, access, representation, and the implications of your words is all part of the process of archival description.

While no element of archival work is unbiased or neutral, archivists still strive to exercise their ethical, professional judgment in the appraisal, acquisition, and processing of materials. Decisions should always be made mindfully, aiming to ensure the preservation, authenticity, diversity, and lasting cultural and historical value of materials (SAA Code of Ethics).

The core concepts to keep in your mind are:

• Preservation
• Stewardship
• Access
• Representation