"Archives 101 is a guidebook for people who care for historical records, photographs, and collections but do not have the appropriate professional training. Lois Hamill provides practical, step-by-step guidance for managing all facets of archival collections, from acquisition, arrangement, and description to storage and security"-- Provided by publisher.

Basic definitions and concepts --Acquiring new materials -- Arranging the collection -- Describing the collection -- Photographs : part 1—handling, arranging, identifying, rehousing, and describing -- Photographs : part 2— management and use -- Managing digitization projects -- Reference and researchers -- Security -- Exhibits -- The collection storage environment -- Other types of materials -- Outside specialists -- Additional personnel -- Disaster preparedness.