Archivists and record managers require a specialized skill set to excel in their positions. This up-to-date handbook provides guidance on all the skills needed to succed. Chapters cover:
• identifying management skills for archivists and records managers
• taking the long term view: corporate and strategic planning
• managing projects successfully
• managing money and other resources
• managing people
• providing accountability: performance measurement
• advocating for archives and records management
• developing personal management skills.
Here is a must-have resource for those at the start of their careers, just moving into managerial positions, as well as students who hope to work in archival and records management.