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Strong archival programs are rare, in part because the archival
field has not given sustained attention to program leadership and
management issues over the years. As a consequence, many programs
are underfunded and undersupported and lack sufficient space,
staff, and other resources to carry out their immensely important
work. This collection of essays from eight of the archival field's
notably successful leaders provides first-hand accounts of how to
carry out planning, build coalitions and alliances, garner
resources, empower and inspire program personnel, change program
direction, and take programs in new, dynamic directions.
There is an abundance of literature on archival theory,
techniques, and practice, but leadership, program building, and
related topics are seldom covered in archival literature. This
collection of essays provides varying perspectives, insights,
advice, caveats, and other helpful information based on the
experiences of highly regarded professionals in the field who have
actually developed and administered successful programs. They
address such issues as how to define program success, the traits of
a successful program, leadership traits, and similarities and
differences between archival program and similar programs, such as
libraries.
Leading the Historical Enterprise: Strategic Creativity, Planning,
and Advocacy for the Digital Age presents new ideas and strategies
for leading and innovating in museums, historical societies,
historic sites, and other state and local history programs. The
book blends insights from the best practices of model historical
programs and museums with themes from the best recent studies of
leadership. This is a practical book with concrete suggestions that
can be applied in just about any program setting. It covers:
*Demographics, technology, resource constraints, and other forces
that are affecting the work of historical programs and museums
*Developing mission and goals to keep programs responsive to
changing needs, challenges, and opportunities *Effective strategies
for leading and innovating to keep programs vibrant *Engaging users
and audiences for our programs in new ways *Putting information
technology to work and engaging users in new ways *Day-to-day
leadership of historical programs and museums The book will be of
interest to trustees, directors and staff of museums, historic
sites, historical societies, and other state and local history
programs; policy makers, e.g, legislative staff with responsibility
for policy or budgets of cultural programs; professors and students
of public history; libraries; and other people interested in state
and local history and in innovation in cultural programs.
Leading the Historical Enterprise: Strategic Creativity, Planning,
and Advocacy for the Digital Age presents new ideas and strategies
for leading and innovating in museums, historical societies,
historic sites, and other state and local history programs. The
book blends insights from the best practices of model historical
programs and museums with themes from the best recent studies of
leadership. This is a practical book with concrete suggestions that
can be applied in just about any program setting. It covers:
*Demographics, technology, resource constraints, and other forces
that are affecting the work of historical programs and museums
*Developing mission and goals to keep programs responsive to
changing needs, challenges, and opportunities *Effective strategies
for leading and innovating to keep programs vibrant *Engaging users
and audiences for our programs in new ways *Putting information
technology to work and engaging users in new ways *Day-to-day
leadership of historical programs and museums The book will be of
interest to trustees, directors and staff of museums, historic
sites, historical societies, and other state and local history
programs; policy makers, e.g, legislative staff with responsibility
for policy or budgets of cultural programs; professors and students
of public history; libraries; and other people interested in state
and local history and in innovation in cultural programs.
This is a book of fresh insights, perspectives, strategies, and
approaches for managing electronic records and for addressing the
implications for archival programs operating in a digital
environment. The authors draw on first-hand experience to present
practical solutions, including recommendations for building and
sustaining strong electronic records programs. The book addresses
several themes: .Historical development of digital technologies and
their impact on records creation and recordkeeping practices
.Definition and concept of "electronic record" .Institutional and
legal contexts for development of electronic records policies
.Roles for archival and records management programs in broader
digital initiatives of their parent institutions .Moving from
theory to practice .Strategies for developing and sustaining
successful programs, including leadership approaches, partnering
with records creators, fostering development of new knowledge,
skills, and abilities for information professionals, and adapting
and customizing programs.
This book provides success stories from top leaders in archives and
records management.Bruce Dearstyne, one of the profession's most
influential educators, has gathered fourteen prominent leaders with
proven track records in archives and records management. They
reveal the secrets of their success and lay out what it takes to
build and manage a dynamic, high-achieving program.Representing
programs at government, for-profit, and non-profit organizations,
authors include: Edie Hedlin, former Archivist of the Smithsonian
Institution; Phil Mooney, Archivist, Coca Cola Company; Eugenia
Brumm, former Records Manager, Abbott Labs and now Director in the
Legal Operations Consulting area at Huron Consulting Group; and
more.Read this book to see expert management strategies at work and
to understand the "why" and "how" of excellent programs. You will
come away with better solutions for all things management - from
writing effective mission statements to gauging and responding to
the market for services. The authors give candid, fascinating
accounts of their leadership style and its impact in shaping and
directing a program, of dealing with institutional change,
overcoming enormous budgeting and human resources challenges - and
much more.Giving lie to the adage that "leaders are born, not
made," this collection offers practical wisdom and useful advice
that will help you take your leadership skills to the next level.
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