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The Ethics Of Processing, Virginia J.H. Cain
The Ethics Of Processing, Virginia J.H. Cain
Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists
There are a number of sections and phrases in the Society of American Archivists's 1992 "Code of Ethics for Archivists" which can help explain issues and try to answer questions related to ethical issues in arrangement and description. These are among the many professional considerations which must weigh into the way in which an archivist administers both processing and an overall archival program.
The Ethics Of Providing Access, Ronald L. Becker
The Ethics Of Providing Access, Ronald L. Becker
Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists
Archivists today make some of the most difficult ethical and legal decisions at the public service desk. It has always been a difficult process to balance the archivist's legal and ethical obligations to the researcher, to the donors of collections, and to the institution served and, furthermore, to factor in obligations to those who often are not even aware that archives hold materials that impact on their lives. Balancing equality of access for all patrons with institutional needs and requirements is at least as difficult. Despite sincere efforts to limit the acquisition of restricted material, many important and potentially useful …
Front Matter, Sheryl B. Vogt
Front Matter, Sheryl B. Vogt
Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists
No abstract provided.
Introduction, Maynard Brichford
Introduction, Maynard Brichford
Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists
Historically, ethics relate to moral principles or values and involve moral obligations or duties. According to Webster's Third New International Dictionary (1966), ethics also means those principles of conduct governing an individual or a profession. Associations have prescribed standards of behavior for their members. Despite contemporary meanings and practices, there are problems in equating standards of professional conduct with ethical decisions. Laws, institutional regulations, and the wide range of conditions in which archival practice is carried out may require decisions that are at variance with optimal conditions and practices.
Code Of Ethics For Archivists And Commentary, Society Of American Archivists
Code Of Ethics For Archivists And Commentary, Society Of American Archivists
Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists
The Code of Ethics for Archivists, from the Society of American Archivists.
Observations On The Ethics Of Collecting Archives And Manuscripts, Thomas Wilsted
Observations On The Ethics Of Collecting Archives And Manuscripts, Thomas Wilsted
Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists
Archivists first began codifying their behavior during the 1950s when "The Archivist's Code" was written by Wayne C. Grover for use within the National Archives.1 Reflecting a government archives perspective, it deals with such issues as service to researchers, access to records, avoiding conflicts of interest, and selecting records which can be widely used by researchers. While this code did not deal with any issues relating to institutions collecting personal papers and manuscripts, it was the only document dealing with ethical issues and was widely accepted by archivists and disseminated by the Society of American Archivists. "The Archivist's Code" remained …
Back Matter, Sheryl B. Vogt
Back Matter, Sheryl B. Vogt
Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists
No abstract provided.
Provenance Xi, Issues 1 & 2, Sheryl B. Vogt
Provenance Xi, Issues 1 & 2, Sheryl B. Vogt
Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists
No abstract provided.