Archival Theory and Practice
Brief article covering the basics of the archival profession. Includes definitions of terms.
Archives and Preservation Resources
Information from NARA about archival management and preservation of historical records.
Archivist's Daybook
Information about archival meetings, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education and professional development events for archivists around the world.
Basic Rules for Archival Description
An introduction to the preparation of fonds- and series-level descriptions using RAD, from the Saskatchewan Council for Archives and Archivists.
Digitising History
A guide to creating, documenting and preserving digital resources derived from historical documents by Sean Townsend, Cressida Chappell, and Oscar Struijvé.
European Preservation Information Center
Provides a gateway for information on the preservation of documentary heritage in Europe.
Form and Function of Archival Theory
Essay arguing the importance of archival theory in educating archivists.
International Archival Resources on the Internet
Links to education, professional resources, organizations, and standards.
Introduction to Archival Organization and Descript
Discusses the principles of organization, documentation and description used in archives.
Introduction to Archival Terminology
http://www.archives.gov/research_room/alic/reference_desk/archives_resources/archival_terminology.ht
Glossary of terms used in archival management and preservation of historical records by Maygene F. Daniels, from US National Archives and Records Administration.
Latin American Archival Theory and Practice During
Comparative study of various countries' archival theory and practice concerning information access. [Requires Adobe Acrobat]
So You Want to be an Archivist
An overview of the archival profession.