A finding aid, in the context of archival science, is a document containing detailed information about a specific collection of papers or records within an archive. Finding aids are used by researchers to determine whether information within a collection is relevant to their research. The finding aid for a collection is usually compiled by an archivist or librarian during archival processing.
Finding aids are a concept dating back to ancient Sumerianclay tablets. In more recent times, finding aids were usually written or, later, printed on paper. Finding aids today can be created in various electronic and print formats, including word processor document, spreadsheet, database, paper list, index card, etc. The standard machine-readable format for manuscript collection finding aids, widely used in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Australia and elsewhere, is Encoded Archival Description.
The content of a finding aid may differ depending on the type of material it is describing. Usually, a finding aid includes a description of the scope of the collection, biographical and historical information related to the collection, and restrictions on use of or access to the materials. Finding aids may be detailed inventories that list contents. They may also include subject headings drawn from LCSH, AAT, or other controlled vocabulary.
This video is a deep dive into understanding Archival Finding Aids, or the documents created to describe archival collections.
It is often the work of the archivist to create a sort of roadmap to help a researcher navigate through boxes and boxes of individual letters, documents, photographs and other diverse types of materials.
Finding Aids explain to researchers what materials are in collections and where researchers can find what they are looking for.
Contents:
0:00 What is a Finding Aid?
0:18 Understanding archival collections
4:20 Understanding Finding Aids
5:01 Finding Aids: Front Matter
10:31 Finding Aids: Inventories
13:20 Requesting archival material
published: 29 Apr 2021
Archives 101 Part III: Creating Finding Aids
This series of five, one-hour webinars provides information and instruction in the basics of archival management, including archival acquisition and appraisal; arrangement and description; creating finding aids; preservation storage and housing; and access with emphasis on best standards and practices, as well as low-cost solutions. Archives 101 is designed for staff and volunteers from historical societies, libraries, museums, archives and other cultural heritage organizations with historic record collections. Students and others are also welcome to attend.
Speaker:
Brian Stevens, Archivist & Special Collections Librarian, Western Connecticut State University
published: 18 Oct 2022
How to Use a Finding Aid
published: 04 Nov 2013
Finding Aid Basics
In this webinar, we delve into the fundamentals of Finding Aids, a critical aspect of archival science. Despite their deceptively casual name, Finding Aids are subject to rigorous standards and serve a pivotal role in preserving and organizing historical information.
Whether you're a student, researcher, or simply intrigued by the world of archives and preservation, this recorded webinar is tailor-made for you. Gain a comprehensive understanding of what Finding Aids are, their significance, and how they are effectively utilized.
By watching this webinar, you'll embark on a journey toward expertise in the realm of Finding Aids. Take this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skill set. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource!
links to resources:
https://www.backlog-archivists.com/...
published: 16 May 2023
Finding Aids
Learn what a finding aid is and how to use one in our library. Helpful for anyone doing primary source research in archives and manuscripts! For more information about the Gale Family Library at the Minnesota Historical Society, visit http://sites.mnhs.org/library/.
published: 10 Feb 2016
What is a finding aid?
This video offers a quick tutorial for resources known as finding aids, which are guides used to describe archival collections.
published: 10 Dec 2020
Finding Aids Tutorial
Learn what a finding aid is and how to use one in a library. Very helpful for primary source research!
published: 26 Mar 2014
Introduction to Finding Aids in ArchivesSpace
The University of Arkansas Special Collections holds a wide range of manuscript collections and published works that can enhance your research projects. One of the most important tools when doing research in Special Collections are manuscript collection finding aids in ArchivesSpace. This video will walk you through the process of reading and gathering information about manuscript collections from online finding aids, and then translating that into an online request to access those collections.
published: 06 Oct 2020
F is for Finding Aid
F is for Finding Aid! A finding aid is a tool that archivists use to map and describe an archival collection. Finding exactly what you're looking for in McGill's rich archives can be overwhelming; learn how to navigate the archives easily and efficiently with archivist Adria Seccareccia.
Easy as A-B-C is a series of short, essential skills tutorials to get you started in working with the ROAAr collections. Archives, Books, Collections, and more.
Video editing: Labiba Faiza, Greg Houston.
Content: Adria Seccareccia
published: 14 Nov 2022
CTCo Finding Aid Project Information Session
Applications are now open for the Connecticut Collections Finding Aid Grant!
This opportunity is limited to organizations that are members of Connecticut Collections. It will provide 25 organizations with FREE, one-on-one help from a professional archivist. The participating organizations in this grant project will each work with a Traveling Archivist to arrange and describe five collections in their archives and produce finding aids to add to the newly updated CTCo database and public portal.
Online finding aids make it possible for researchers, students, and teachers to discover the important stories and information in your organization's archives. If you apply and are selected, a Traveling Archivist will work with you at your site and remotely to help you create the finding aids.
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This video is a deep dive into understanding Archival Finding Aids, or the documents created to describe archival collections.
It is often the work of the arc...
This video is a deep dive into understanding Archival Finding Aids, or the documents created to describe archival collections.
It is often the work of the archivist to create a sort of roadmap to help a researcher navigate through boxes and boxes of individual letters, documents, photographs and other diverse types of materials.
Finding Aids explain to researchers what materials are in collections and where researchers can find what they are looking for.
Contents:
0:00 What is a Finding Aid?
0:18 Understanding archival collections
4:20 Understanding Finding Aids
5:01 Finding Aids: Front Matter
10:31 Finding Aids: Inventories
13:20 Requesting archival material
This video is a deep dive into understanding Archival Finding Aids, or the documents created to describe archival collections.
It is often the work of the archivist to create a sort of roadmap to help a researcher navigate through boxes and boxes of individual letters, documents, photographs and other diverse types of materials.
Finding Aids explain to researchers what materials are in collections and where researchers can find what they are looking for.
Contents:
0:00 What is a Finding Aid?
0:18 Understanding archival collections
4:20 Understanding Finding Aids
5:01 Finding Aids: Front Matter
10:31 Finding Aids: Inventories
13:20 Requesting archival material
This series of five, one-hour webinars provides information and instruction in the basics of archival management, including archival acquisition and appraisal; ...
This series of five, one-hour webinars provides information and instruction in the basics of archival management, including archival acquisition and appraisal; arrangement and description; creating finding aids; preservation storage and housing; and access with emphasis on best standards and practices, as well as low-cost solutions. Archives 101 is designed for staff and volunteers from historical societies, libraries, museums, archives and other cultural heritage organizations with historic record collections. Students and others are also welcome to attend.
Speaker:
Brian Stevens, Archivist & Special Collections Librarian, Western Connecticut State University
This series of five, one-hour webinars provides information and instruction in the basics of archival management, including archival acquisition and appraisal; arrangement and description; creating finding aids; preservation storage and housing; and access with emphasis on best standards and practices, as well as low-cost solutions. Archives 101 is designed for staff and volunteers from historical societies, libraries, museums, archives and other cultural heritage organizations with historic record collections. Students and others are also welcome to attend.
Speaker:
Brian Stevens, Archivist & Special Collections Librarian, Western Connecticut State University
In this webinar, we delve into the fundamentals of Finding Aids, a critical aspect of archival science. Despite their deceptively casual name, Finding Aids are ...
In this webinar, we delve into the fundamentals of Finding Aids, a critical aspect of archival science. Despite their deceptively casual name, Finding Aids are subject to rigorous standards and serve a pivotal role in preserving and organizing historical information.
Whether you're a student, researcher, or simply intrigued by the world of archives and preservation, this recorded webinar is tailor-made for you. Gain a comprehensive understanding of what Finding Aids are, their significance, and how they are effectively utilized.
By watching this webinar, you'll embark on a journey toward expertise in the realm of Finding Aids. Take this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skill set. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource!
links to resources:
https://www.backlog-archivists.com/finding-aid-basics
#FindingAids #Archives #Museums #HistoricalInformation #WebinarRecording #Preservation #InformationOrganization #ArchivesManagement #ResearchSkills #KnowledgeEnhancement
In this webinar, we delve into the fundamentals of Finding Aids, a critical aspect of archival science. Despite their deceptively casual name, Finding Aids are subject to rigorous standards and serve a pivotal role in preserving and organizing historical information.
Whether you're a student, researcher, or simply intrigued by the world of archives and preservation, this recorded webinar is tailor-made for you. Gain a comprehensive understanding of what Finding Aids are, their significance, and how they are effectively utilized.
By watching this webinar, you'll embark on a journey toward expertise in the realm of Finding Aids. Take this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skill set. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource!
links to resources:
https://www.backlog-archivists.com/finding-aid-basics
#FindingAids #Archives #Museums #HistoricalInformation #WebinarRecording #Preservation #InformationOrganization #ArchivesManagement #ResearchSkills #KnowledgeEnhancement
Learn what a finding aid is and how to use one in our library. Helpful for anyone doing primary source research in archives and manuscripts! For more informatio...
Learn what a finding aid is and how to use one in our library. Helpful for anyone doing primary source research in archives and manuscripts! For more information about the Gale Family Library at the Minnesota Historical Society, visit http://sites.mnhs.org/library/.
Learn what a finding aid is and how to use one in our library. Helpful for anyone doing primary source research in archives and manuscripts! For more information about the Gale Family Library at the Minnesota Historical Society, visit http://sites.mnhs.org/library/.
The University of Arkansas Special Collections holds a wide range of manuscript collections and published works that can enhance your research projects. One of ...
The University of Arkansas Special Collections holds a wide range of manuscript collections and published works that can enhance your research projects. One of the most important tools when doing research in Special Collections are manuscript collection finding aids in ArchivesSpace. This video will walk you through the process of reading and gathering information about manuscript collections from online finding aids, and then translating that into an online request to access those collections.
The University of Arkansas Special Collections holds a wide range of manuscript collections and published works that can enhance your research projects. One of the most important tools when doing research in Special Collections are manuscript collection finding aids in ArchivesSpace. This video will walk you through the process of reading and gathering information about manuscript collections from online finding aids, and then translating that into an online request to access those collections.
F is for Finding Aid! A finding aid is a tool that archivists use to map and describe an archival collection. Finding exactly what you're looking for in McGill'...
F is for Finding Aid! A finding aid is a tool that archivists use to map and describe an archival collection. Finding exactly what you're looking for in McGill's rich archives can be overwhelming; learn how to navigate the archives easily and efficiently with archivist Adria Seccareccia.
Easy as A-B-C is a series of short, essential skills tutorials to get you started in working with the ROAAr collections. Archives, Books, Collections, and more.
Video editing: Labiba Faiza, Greg Houston.
Content: Adria Seccareccia
F is for Finding Aid! A finding aid is a tool that archivists use to map and describe an archival collection. Finding exactly what you're looking for in McGill's rich archives can be overwhelming; learn how to navigate the archives easily and efficiently with archivist Adria Seccareccia.
Easy as A-B-C is a series of short, essential skills tutorials to get you started in working with the ROAAr collections. Archives, Books, Collections, and more.
Video editing: Labiba Faiza, Greg Houston.
Content: Adria Seccareccia
Applications are now open for the Connecticut Collections Finding Aid Grant!
This opportunity is limited to organizations that are members of Connecticut Colle...
Applications are now open for the Connecticut Collections Finding Aid Grant!
This opportunity is limited to organizations that are members of Connecticut Collections. It will provide 25 organizations with FREE, one-on-one help from a professional archivist. The participating organizations in this grant project will each work with a Traveling Archivist to arrange and describe five collections in their archives and produce finding aids to add to the newly updated CTCo database and public portal.
Online finding aids make it possible for researchers, students, and teachers to discover the important stories and information in your organization's archives. If you apply and are selected, a Traveling Archivist will work with you at your site and remotely to help you create the finding aids.
Funding for this project is provided by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission of the National Archives.
Applications are now open for the Connecticut Collections Finding Aid Grant!
This opportunity is limited to organizations that are members of Connecticut Collections. It will provide 25 organizations with FREE, one-on-one help from a professional archivist. The participating organizations in this grant project will each work with a Traveling Archivist to arrange and describe five collections in their archives and produce finding aids to add to the newly updated CTCo database and public portal.
Online finding aids make it possible for researchers, students, and teachers to discover the important stories and information in your organization's archives. If you apply and are selected, a Traveling Archivist will work with you at your site and remotely to help you create the finding aids.
Funding for this project is provided by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission of the National Archives.
This video is a deep dive into understanding Archival Finding Aids, or the documents created to describe archival collections.
It is often the work of the archivist to create a sort of roadmap to help a researcher navigate through boxes and boxes of individual letters, documents, photographs and other diverse types of materials.
Finding Aids explain to researchers what materials are in collections and where researchers can find what they are looking for.
Contents:
0:00 What is a Finding Aid?
0:18 Understanding archival collections
4:20 Understanding Finding Aids
5:01 Finding Aids: Front Matter
10:31 Finding Aids: Inventories
13:20 Requesting archival material
This series of five, one-hour webinars provides information and instruction in the basics of archival management, including archival acquisition and appraisal; arrangement and description; creating finding aids; preservation storage and housing; and access with emphasis on best standards and practices, as well as low-cost solutions. Archives 101 is designed for staff and volunteers from historical societies, libraries, museums, archives and other cultural heritage organizations with historic record collections. Students and others are also welcome to attend.
Speaker:
Brian Stevens, Archivist & Special Collections Librarian, Western Connecticut State University
In this webinar, we delve into the fundamentals of Finding Aids, a critical aspect of archival science. Despite their deceptively casual name, Finding Aids are subject to rigorous standards and serve a pivotal role in preserving and organizing historical information.
Whether you're a student, researcher, or simply intrigued by the world of archives and preservation, this recorded webinar is tailor-made for you. Gain a comprehensive understanding of what Finding Aids are, their significance, and how they are effectively utilized.
By watching this webinar, you'll embark on a journey toward expertise in the realm of Finding Aids. Take this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skill set. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource!
links to resources:
https://www.backlog-archivists.com/finding-aid-basics
#FindingAids #Archives #Museums #HistoricalInformation #WebinarRecording #Preservation #InformationOrganization #ArchivesManagement #ResearchSkills #KnowledgeEnhancement
Learn what a finding aid is and how to use one in our library. Helpful for anyone doing primary source research in archives and manuscripts! For more information about the Gale Family Library at the Minnesota Historical Society, visit http://sites.mnhs.org/library/.
The University of Arkansas Special Collections holds a wide range of manuscript collections and published works that can enhance your research projects. One of the most important tools when doing research in Special Collections are manuscript collection finding aids in ArchivesSpace. This video will walk you through the process of reading and gathering information about manuscript collections from online finding aids, and then translating that into an online request to access those collections.
F is for Finding Aid! A finding aid is a tool that archivists use to map and describe an archival collection. Finding exactly what you're looking for in McGill's rich archives can be overwhelming; learn how to navigate the archives easily and efficiently with archivist Adria Seccareccia.
Easy as A-B-C is a series of short, essential skills tutorials to get you started in working with the ROAAr collections. Archives, Books, Collections, and more.
Video editing: Labiba Faiza, Greg Houston.
Content: Adria Seccareccia
Applications are now open for the Connecticut Collections Finding Aid Grant!
This opportunity is limited to organizations that are members of Connecticut Collections. It will provide 25 organizations with FREE, one-on-one help from a professional archivist. The participating organizations in this grant project will each work with a Traveling Archivist to arrange and describe five collections in their archives and produce finding aids to add to the newly updated CTCo database and public portal.
Online finding aids make it possible for researchers, students, and teachers to discover the important stories and information in your organization's archives. If you apply and are selected, a Traveling Archivist will work with you at your site and remotely to help you create the finding aids.
Funding for this project is provided by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission of the National Archives.
A finding aid, in the context of archival science, is a document containing detailed information about a specific collection of papers or records within an archive. Finding aids are used by researchers to determine whether information within a collection is relevant to their research. The finding aid for a collection is usually compiled by an archivist or librarian during archival processing.
Finding aids are a concept dating back to ancient Sumerianclay tablets. In more recent times, finding aids were usually written or, later, printed on paper. Finding aids today can be created in various electronic and print formats, including word processor document, spreadsheet, database, paper list, index card, etc. The standard machine-readable format for manuscript collection finding aids, widely used in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Australia and elsewhere, is Encoded Archival Description.
The content of a finding aid may differ depending on the type of material it is describing. Usually, a finding aid includes a description of the scope of the collection, biographical and historical information related to the collection, and restrictions on use of or access to the materials. Finding aids may be detailed inventories that list contents. They may also include subject headings drawn from LCSH, AAT, or other controlled vocabulary.
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