Archives and the Computer deals with the use of the computer and its systems and programs in archiving data and other related materials. The book covers topics such as the scope of automated systems in archives; systems for records management, archival description, and retrieval; and machine-readable archives. The selection also features examples of archives from different institutions such as the University of Liverpool, Berkshire County Record Office, and the National Maritime Museum.The text is recommended for archivists who would like to know more about the use of computers in archiving of records and other related information.

The third edition of this comprehensive British guide to the theory and practice of listing archives will provide a basic tool for generalist repositories and any organization with archives to manage. This new edition provides a rewritten chapter on electronic archives, an updated dictionary of 1999 ICA definitions, and extensive updating of the sections covering audiovisual materials. The theory and practice of listing archives in all imaginable formats--including title deeds, letters, photographs, maps, plans, sound archives, film, video, and electronic--are discussed in exhaustive detail. Procter and Cook are the present and former University archivists at Liverpool University. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR