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Record Management Of Archival Material
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1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
One
of the greatest problems in archives is the fact that most documents
are received in unsatisfactory physical state. The tendency to neglect
records which are no longer needed for the conduct of day today business
is universal in all public and private institutions.
Another
problem which is now facing records keepers are that of acquainting
themselves with the various preservation techniques and processes of
prolonging and restoring other records and documents produced on a wide
variety of rare materials.
1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The basic aim of this study is to identify the various records management of Archival materials in Imo State Archives Owerri.
i. To find out the causes of records deterioration
ii. To examine the impact of the use of archival materials in the dissemination of information
iii. To investigate the problems militating against proper records management
iv. To proffer solutions that would ensure effective management of records in the archives.
1.4 SCOPE/LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
The
study focused attention on the records management of Archival materials
and how records should be preserved for future uses and also ways by
which records can be preserved. The study also focuses on how to handle
those agents that affects the records in archival institutions and the
provision for the tools that will guide those records in archival
institutions. Finally, there was non availability of related informative
materials for the study.
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The
importance of this research work cannot be over looked because archival
records are very valuable. Since archives constitute the richest
cultural heritage of any nation. Record serves as reminders of the past
in a better way than, human memory and this document also provides
precedents in administration and other business transactions. Such
precedents may include mistake made in the past which could guide the
present and the future. It also assists in the writing and rewriting of
national history and constitutes rich legacies to future generation
which stimulates patriotism and national feelings.
1.6 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
i. Does the Imo State Archives Owerri have a definite system used in managing its records?
ii. What are the types of records available in this institution?
iii. Are there trained workers and professionals in the field of records management?
iv. How can these materials be acquired and presented for effective use?
v. What are the storage facilities available to their records?
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This work is aimed at identifying the records management of Archival materials. The purpose of this work is designed to identify the various records management of Archival materials in the management of the Imo State Archives Owerri and to find out the causes of records deterioration and its solution. The data used for the research were collected by the use of questionnaire and interview method supplemented by literature search by the researcher, frequency/percentage tables were used for data pr ... Continue reading---
