Archive Appraisal for Beginners

The purpose of the Society of American Archivists – Archivists of Religious Collections Section, Models and Resources Committee (MRC) is to provide information to section members on all aspects of archival work relating to the administration of religious collections.

This is the third of a three-part series on archival processing.

When donations arrive, the first step is appraising the item—does it fit with your organization's mission? Can the item(s) be properly stored and cared for? This workshop will discuss the different values assigned to archives and help you better understand the principles of appraisal.

Presenter: Nicole Menchise

Nicole Menchise received a B.A. in geography from the University of Memphis, where she concentrated her studies in cartography and history. She completed her M.L.I.S. at Long Island University with the Advanced Certificate in Archives and Records Management. She is currently the Digitization and Archives Coordinator for the Long Island Library Resources Council, where she offers educational workshops, provides advice for the processing, housing, and display of special collections, oversees participation in the New York Heritage Digital Collections website for cultural institutions on Long Island, and executes the annual Long Island Archives Conference. Previously she managed the collections of the Oyster Bay Historical Society, Raynham Hall Museum, the Townsend Society of America, Seawanhaka Yacht Club, and the North Shore Historical Museum as a Trustee.