Archival Arrangement & Description: Processing Collections Step by Step

Need to organize and describe archival collections more effectively? This recorded webinar provides an in-depth look at archival arrangement and description, offering practical guidance for processing historical collections using professional standards. Join Backlog as we explore step-by-step archival processing, featuring real-world examples from the Bernard Becker Medical Library Archives. Laura, an experienced archivist, will discuss: ✔️ Understanding archival workflows & procedures for processing collections ✔️ Researching a collection’s creators & historical context before arrangement ✔️ Developing a detailed processing plan for efficient organization ✔️ Applying intellectual & physical arrangement strategies to large collections ✔️ Describing archival materials according to professional standards (DACS, EAD, MARC) This session is perfect for archivists, librarians, museum professionals, and anyone working with archival materials who wants to refine their arrangement and description practices. 📌 Watch now to learn how to process, arrange, and describe archival collections with confidence! 🔗 References & Resources: 📂 Meissner, Dennis. Arranging and Describing Archives and Manuscripts (SAA, 2019) 📜 Smithsonian Archives of American Art – Processing Guidelines: https://www.aaa.si.edu/documentation/... 📚 SAA Archival Arrangement for Beginners Webinar:    • Archival Arrangement for Beginners: What T...   📖 Peeling the Past Blog – Region of Peel Archives: https://peelarchivesblog.com/ 📢 Like, comment, and subscribe for more archival processing and preservation insights! #ArchivalManagement #CollectionProcessing #LibraryScience #ArchivesWebinar #ArrangementAndDescription #BacklogWebinar #ArchivalStandards