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Best Practices For Archival Term Positions, Alison Clemens, Courtney Dean, Angel Diaz, Margaret Hughes, Monika Lehman, Lauren Mcdaniel, Kit Messick, Sheridan L. Sayles, Sarah Quigley, Laura Starrat, Camila Zorrilla Tessler

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This document presents best practices for administrators, hiring managers, and supervisors to put into action when planning for and employing archival term positions. At the foundation of this document is the recognition that temporary labor is detrimental to employees, as well as to sustainable and holistic collection stewardship.

This document is on a 5 year review cycle; it will be reviewed for potential updates in 2027.