Please note that we also have a printable list of publications (PDF), and an Order Form.
The Power and Passion of Archives: A Festschrift in Honour of Kent Haworth
Reuben Ware, Marion Beyea, Cheryl Avery (editors). ACA (2005) 269 pp., ISBN 1-895382-26-2
In this collection of fifteen essays, colleagues of Kent Haworth remember his influential career and explore those ideas he so passionately and effectively advocated: accountability; access and users of archives; descriptive standards. Proceeds from the sale of this publication will go toward the Kent Haworth scholarship.
Member price: $20 Non-member price: $25
Imagining Archives: Essays and Reflections by Hugh A. Taylor
Edited by Terry Cook and Gordon Dodds. Scarecrow Press (2003) 254 pp., paper 0-8108-4771-X
Hugh A. Taylor is one of the most important thinkers in the English-speaking world of archives. A retired civil servant and archival educator, he was named to the prestigious Order of Canada, his nation's highest civilian award. The fifteen essays in this volume are presented in chronological order so that readers may appreciate the broadening evolution and rich interconnections in Taylor's thought as these occurred over more than three decades. These essays link archives to social life and contemporary ideas. Long before postmodern scholars' recent fascination with "the archive," Taylor was intent on constructing archives anew, imagining them as places where archivists connect their records with social issues, with new media and technologies, with the historical radition of archives, with the earth's ecological systems, and with broader spiritual meaning. Also included are two original essays by editors Terry Cook and Gordon Dodds.
Member price: $37.50 Non-member price: $45.
The Archival Imagination. Essays in Honour of Hugh Taylor
Barbara L. Craig, Editor. ACA (1992) 263 pp., ISBN 1-895382-06-8
This collection was presented to Hugh Taylor by his colleagues to acknowledge the impact he has had on archival writing and thought during a remarkable archival career. The book includes eleven essays, eclectic in subject and style, and reflecting a variety of interests.
Member Price soft cover: $20 hard cover: $30
Non-Member Price soft cover $25 hard cover: $35
Canadian Archival Studies and the Rediscovery of Provenance, Tom Nesmith, Editor. (A joint publication with the Society of American Archivists.)
Member Price: $60 Non-Member Price: $68
Occasional Papers Series
Price per copy for all occasional papers: member price $8 or non-member $10.
The Monetary Appraisal of Archival Documents in Canada by S.D. Hanson. ACA (1992) 21 pp., paper cover, ISBN 1-895382-04-1.
Prepared for and published by the ACA, this publication introduces and discusses the underlying rationale and the criteria applied in establishing the fair market value of archival documents.
Promoting Archives: A Handbook by Anne ten Cate. ACA (1992) 26 pp., paper cover, ISBN1-895382-08-4.
Prepared for and published by the ACA, this occasional paper is a preliminary guide in the examination of the need for archivists to develop better ways of communicating the value of archives to sponsors, to reach out with more sophisticated tools to a wider audience, and to demonstrate the value of archives. The booklet is intended to encourage creative thinking about the promotion of archives.
Preparing For Monetary Appraisals: A Guide For Canadian Archival Institutions by Brock Silversides. ACA (2004) 18 pp., paper cover, ISBN 1-895382-22-X
Prepared for and published by the ACA, this booklet constitutes a practical guide for archival institutions preparing their collections for a monetary appraisal. It discusses the concept and process of the monetary appraisal, the duties and responsibilities of the parties involved, the differences between a National Archival Appraisal Board and independent appraisers, who does appraisals and what to look for in an appraiser, the costs involved, the criteria used by appraisers, and the information required by them. As well it contains a bibliography of relevant readings and an information checklist to help institutions prepare for appraisals.
Archivaria, the Journal of the Association of Canadian Archivists
Back issues are available at a single copy rate of $50 each or on a multiple copy basis; the list of rates & availability of specific issues is kept up to date on the ACA web site at http://www.archivists.ca/.
Subscription information and forms are also available at this web site.
Ordering Information:
Please use the order form (see below). All orders must be prepaid, and will be mailed via 4th class. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery, and indicate on your order if you wish to receive a receipt for your purchase. GST or HST applies on orders shipped in Canada, and not to shipments to the USA or overseas.
Mail your cheque or money order to:
ACA SecretariatPO Box 2596, Station D
Ottawa, ON
K1P 5W6
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Advocacy Booklets
Interested in learning more about setting up an archives? The ACA has developed "How-To" booklets to provide guidance on establishing an archival programme for your organization, addressing matters such as:
- the importance of sound archival management as an integral part of proper records keeping;
- the importance of preserving valuable archival records;
- functional requirements for an archival program, including corporate placement;
- information on where to obtain additional assistance;
- a sample mandate statement and a listing of typical records with permanent value; and
- a series of FAQ's about archives.
Documents
PDF files of four booklets are available below. Print copies of booklets on Business Archives, Municipal Archives and Aboriginal Archives are available from the ACA office, $2.00/copy plus shipping and taxes.
- Aboriginal Archives Booklet
- Business Archives Booklet (PDF, 884 KB)
- Municipal Archives Booklet (PDF, 1067 KB)
- Medical Archives Booklet (PDF, 980 KB)
