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The archives of an individual may include [[letters]], papers, photographs, computer files, scrapbooks, financial records or diaries created or collected by the individual – regardless of [[media]] or [[format]]. The archives of an organization (such as a [[corporation]] or [[government]]) tend to contain other types of records, such as administrative files, business records, memos, official correspondence and meeting minutes.

The archives of an individual may include [[letters]], papers, photographs, computer files, scrapbooks, financial records or diaries created or collected by the individual – regardless of [[media]] or [[format]]. The archives of an organization (such as a [[corporation]] or [[government]]) tend to contain other types of records, such as administrative files, business records, memos, official correspondence and meeting minutes.

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In general, archives consist of records which have been selected for permanent or long-term preservation, due to their enduring [[research]] value. Archival records are normally unpublished and almost always [[unique]], unlike [[books]] or magazines for which many identical copies exist. This means that archives (the places) are quite distinct from libraries with regard to their functions and organization, although archival collections can often be found within library buildings.

In general, archives consist of records which have been selected for permanent or long-term preservation, due to their enduring [[research]] value. Archival records are normally unpublished and almost always [[unique]], unlike [[books]] or magazines for which many identical copies exist. This means that archives (the places) are quite distinct from libraries with regard to their functions and organization, although archival collections can often be found within library buildings.

Historians, genealogists, lawyers, demographers, filmmakers, and others conduct research at archives.[4] The research process at each archive is unique, and depends upon the institution in which the archive is housed. While there are many different kinds of archives, the most recent census of archivists in the United States identified five major types: academic, for profit (business), government, non profit, and other.[5]

Historians, genealogists, lawyers, demographers, filmmakers, and others conduct research at archives.[4] The research process at each archive is unique, and depends upon the institution in which the archive is housed. While there are many different kinds of archives, the most recent census of archivists in the United States identified five major types: academic, for profit (business), government, non profit, and other.[5]

===Academic===

===Academic===

Archives in colleges, universities, and other [[education]]al facilities are typically housed within a [[library]], and duties may be carried out by an archivist or a librarian. Occasionally, [[history]] professors may run a smaller archive.[6] Academic archives exist to preserve and celebrate the history of their school and academic [[community]].[7] An academic archive may contain items such as papers of former professors and presidents, memorabilia related to school organizations and activities, and items the academic library wishes to remain in a closed-stack setting, such as rare books or thesis copies. Access to the majority of these archives is by appointment only. Users of academic archives are often graduate students and those wishing to view rare or historical documents for [[research]] [[purpose]]s. Many academic archives work closely with alumni relations departments to help raise funds for their library or school.[8] Because of their library setting, a degree certified by the [http://www.ala.org American Library Associatio]n is preferred for employment in an academic archive in the USA.

Archives in colleges, universities, and other [[education]]al facilities are typically housed within a [[library]], and duties may be carried out by an archivist or a librarian. Occasionally, [[history]] professors may run a smaller archive.[6] Academic archives exist to preserve and celebrate the history of their school and academic [[community]].[7] An academic archive may contain items such as papers of former professors and presidents, memorabilia related to school organizations and activities, and items the academic library wishes to remain in a closed-stack setting, such as rare books or thesis copies. Access to the majority of these archives is by appointment only. Users of academic archives are often graduate students and those wishing to view rare or historical documents for [[research]] [[purpose]]s. Many academic archives work closely with alumni relations departments to help raise funds for their library or school.[8] Because of their library setting, a degree certified by the [https://www.ala.org American Library Associatio]n is preferred for employment in an academic archive in the USA.

===Business (for profit)===

===Business (for profit)===

Archives located in for-profit institutions are usually those owned by a [[private]] business. Examples of prominent business archives in the United States include Coca-Cola (which also owns the separate museum World of Coca-Cola), Procter and Gamble, Motorola Heritage Services and Archives, and Levi Strauss & Co. These corporate archives maintain historic documents and items related to the history of their companies.[9] Business archives serve the purpose of helping their corporations maintain control over their brand by retaining memories of the company's past. Especially in business archives, records management is separate from the historic aspect of archives. Workers in these types of archives may have any combination of training and degrees, from either a [[history]] or [[library]] background. These archives are typically not open to the [[public]] and only used by workers of the owner company, although some will allow approved visitors by appointment.[10] Business archives are concerned with maintaining the integrity of their parent company, and therefore selective of how their materials may be used.[11]

Archives located in for-profit institutions are usually those owned by a [[private]] business. Examples of prominent business archives in the United States include Coca-Cola (which also owns the separate museum World of Coca-Cola), Procter and Gamble, Motorola Heritage Services and Archives, and Levi Strauss & Co. These corporate archives maintain historic documents and items related to the history of their companies.[9] Business archives serve the purpose of helping their corporations maintain control over their brand by retaining memories of the company's past. Especially in business archives, records management is separate from the historic aspect of archives. Workers in these types of archives may have any combination of training and degrees, from either a [[history]] or [[library]] background. These archives are typically not open to the [[public]] and only used by workers of the owner company, although some will allow approved visitors by appointment.[10] Business archives are concerned with maintaining the integrity of their parent company, and therefore selective of how their materials may be used.[11]

== External links ==

== External links ==

# [http://www.unesco.org/webworld/portal_archives/ UNESCO Archives Portal] - over 8000 links worldwide

# [https://www.unesco.org/webworld/portal_archives/ UNESCO Archives Portal] - over 8000 links worldwide

# [http://www.swurl.cc/archiveofletters/ Letter Archive] - Online archive of personal letters

# [https://www.swurl.cc/archiveofletters/ Letter Archive] - Online archive of personal letters

# [http://www.ica.org/ International Council on Archives]

# [https://www.ica.org/ International Council on Archives]

# [http://www.archiveshub.ac.uk Archives Hub] — gateway to descriptions of archives held in UK universities and colleges, part of the National Archives Network

# [https://www.archiveshub.ac.uk Archives Hub] — gateway to descriptions of archives held in UK universities and colleges, part of the National Archives Network

# [http://www.interpares.org InterPares Project] — international project on electronic records

# [https://www.interpares.org InterPares Project] — international project on electronic records

# [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a Access to Archives (A2A)] — the English strand of the UK archives network

# [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a Access to Archives (A2A)] — the English strand of the UK archives network

# [http://www.archivesmadeeasy.org/ Online-Guide to Archives around the globe]

# [https://www.archivesmadeeasy.org/ Online-Guide to Archives around the globe]

# [http://www.businessrecords.com/doc.asp?page=21&subpage=87&subsubpage=46 The Changing World of Records Storage]

# [https://www.businessrecords.com/doc.asp?page=21&subpage=87&subsubpage=46 The Changing World of Records Storage]

# [http://archivopedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page Archivopedia] - archives wiki  

# [https://archivopedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page Archivopedia] - archives wiki  

# [http://www.aim25.ac.uk AIM25] - archives within the UK [[M25 motorway|M25]] area.

# [https://www.aim25.ac.uk AIM25] - archives within the UK [[M25 motorway|M25]] area.

# [http://www.cartoons.ac.uk British Cartoon Archive] associated with the University of Kent

# [https://www.cartoons.ac.uk British Cartoon Archive] associated with the University of Kent

# [http://daln.osu.edu The Digital Archive of Literacy Narratives]

# [https://daln.osu.edu The Digital Archive of Literacy Narratives]

# [http://www.lacasadisangiorgio.it Banco di San Giorgio] - Genova Italy: Archive (1407-1805): nearly 40,000 books catalogued with full description.  www.giuseppefelloni.it

# [https://www.lacasadisangiorgio.it Banco di San Giorgio] - Genova Italy: Archive (1407-1805): nearly 40,000 books catalogued with full description.  www.giuseppefelloni.it

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