What is an archive?
Q: What is an archive?
A: An archive is a collection of records that have been selected for permanent or long-term preservation.
Q: What is the difference between an archive and a library?
A: Archives hold records which are unique and are the by-products of activities, while libraries hold specifically authored information products.
Q: What is the function of an archivist?
A: An archivist is a person who works in archives and is responsible for organizing, preserving, and providing access to information and materials in archives.
Q: What are the sources of archives?
A: Archives are made up of records which have been created during the course of an individual or organization's life, and can also be generated by large organizations such as corporations and governments.
Q: What is the correct terminology for a collection of records?
A: The correct terminology for a collection of records is 'archives'.
Q: What is archival science?
A: Archival science is the study and practice of organizing, preserving, and providing access to information and materials in archives.
Q: Are records in archives always published?
A: No, records in archives are normally unpublished, unlike books and other publications.
