Access to archival records: A review of current issues: A RAMP study

Table of contents (54 p.)

prepared by
Gabrielle Blais

General Information Programme and UNISIST

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Original: English
CII-95/WS/5
Paris, July 1995

Recommended catalogue entry:

BLAIS, Gabrielle

Access to Archival Records. A Review of Current Issues. A RAMP Study/prepared by Gabrielle Blais [for the] General Information Programme and UNISIST. -Paris: UNESCO, 1995. - (i)-(iii), 54 p.; 30 cm - (CII-95/WS/5)

I - Title
II - UNESCO, General Information Programme and UNISIST
III - Records and Archives Management Programme (RAMP)

© UNESCO, 1995

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgment

Introduction

1. Factors influencing the consultation and dissemination of archival information

Democratization of archives
Privacy concerns
Non-traditional forms of records
The impact of technology

2. The changing nature of access and use

3. Enhancing awareness of archival holdings

Image-building
Awareness
Education

4. Enhancing access and use of archival holdings

5. Costing of holdings and services

6. Networking

Conclusion

Bibliography