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June 29, 2026
Archival Management
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The Power of Oral Histories and Embodied Memory ...

Written documents have long occupied a privileged position in archives as the most authoritative memory source. However, this excludes vast repositories of knowledge that reside outside the written word, especially within Indigenous communities, where memory is often preserved and transmitted through oral traditions, performance, storytelling, ceremony, and embodied practices.

The Power of Oral Histories and Embodied Memory in Archives
June 22, 2026
Archival Management
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Rethinking Archival Description Through ...

Archival description is often treated as a neutral or technical task: summarizing contents, assigning subject headings, and organizing metadata for retrieval. However, description is actually far from neutral. It shapes how users interpret records, which narratives are centered, and whose voices are made visible or erased.

Rethinking Archival Description Through Decolonial Lenses
June 15, 2026
Archival Management
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Honoring Cultural Protocols in Archival Practice

As the archival profession reckons with the legacies of colonialism, more institutions and practitioners are turning toward Indigenous and decolonial approaches that reframe traditional archival practice. Central to this shift is recognizing cultural protocols and community-defined rules governing how knowledge is created, shared, accessed, and preserved. Cultural protocols are foundational to ethical, respectful, and reciprocal relationships between archives and Indigenous communities.  

Honoring Cultural Protocols in Archival Practice
June 8, 2026
Archival Management
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Decolonial Approaches to Indigenous Knowledge

In recent decades, Indigenous communities and archivists have challenged the dominant frameworks that have long shaped archival practice. Traditionally, Western archival models have prioritized state authority, institutional control, and the presumption of neutrality. These models often fail to reflect Indigenous worldviews, community needs, or the rights of Indigenous peoples over their records and heritage.  

Decolonial Approaches to Indigenous Knowledge
June 1, 2026
Archival Management
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The Ethical Use of Born-Digital Materials in ...

As archival practice shifts to meet the challenges of the digital age, the ethical use of born-digital materials has become one of the most pressing concerns for archivists. These materials—emails, websites, text messages, digital photographs, spreadsheets, social media posts, and more—are created and stored digitally from their inception.   

The Ethical Use of Born-Digital Materials in Archives
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September 9, 2024
Archival Management

Building Bridges: Archivists in Organizational Dynamics

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September 9, 2024
Archival Management
Building Bridges: Archivists in Organizational Dynamics

In the labyrinth of organizational dynamics, archivists often find themselves navigating uncharted territories.

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September 2, 2024
Archival Management

Preserving Archival Pillars

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September 2, 2024
Archival Management
Preserving Archival Pillars

In the contemporary landscape of information overload and accountability demands, archivists are unsung heroes, holding the key to reliable and accessible information.

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August 26, 2024
Archival Management

Elevating Archives’ Impact with Advocacy

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August 26, 2024
Archival Management
Elevating Archives’ Impact with Advocacy

Archivists can employ strategies to enhance their impact, advocate for their roles, and become integral contributors to the organizational landscape.

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August 19, 2024
Archival Management

Navigating Organizational Culture

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August 19, 2024
Archival Management
Navigating Organizational Culture

The role of archivists goes beyond the conventional tasks of collecting, preserving, and managing records.

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August 12, 2024
Archival Management

Navigating Resource Challenges in Archives

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August 12, 2024
Archival Management
Navigating Resource Challenges in Archives

Despite their powerful advocacy opportunities, archival institutions grapple with the challenges of minimal funding.

Archivists can shift from reevaluating archival practices within constraints to addressing the fundamental question: How can resources be enhanced and policies changed to perform duties more efficiently and broadly?

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August 5, 2024
Archival Management

Securing Funding for Archival Software

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August 5, 2024
Archival Management
Securing Funding for Archival Software

Organizations increasingly recognize the importance of efficient information management, especially when preserving valuable archival collections.

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July 29, 2024
Archival Management

Internal Advocacy in Archives

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July 29, 2024
Archival Management
Internal Advocacy in Archives

In an era of rapid technological advancements and data proliferation, the strategic preservation, accessibility, and management of archival holdings have become indispensable for modern enterprises. 

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July 22, 2024
Archival Management

Archival Preservation and Conservation

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July 22, 2024
Archival Management
Archival Preservation and Conservation

Preservation and conservation are critical components of archival management. 

These practices ensure the long-term survival and accessibility of archival materials, preserving their rich legacy. 

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July 15, 2024
Archival Management

Preserving History and Memory in Archives

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July 15, 2024
Archival Management
Preserving History and Memory in Archives

Archivists understand that a single document, collection, or memory does not define the historical record.

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July 8, 2024
Archival Management

Embracing Diversity in Archival Work

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July 8, 2024
Archival Management
Embracing Diversity in Archival Work

Diversity is a cornerstone of archival practice, both within organizations and throughout the field at large

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