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Archivary

Archivary is the field concerned with the management, preservation, and study of archives—collections of records created or received by individuals, organizations, or communities in the course of activities. It combines archival science, records management, and library practices to ensure long-term authenticity, accessibility, and meaning of materials.

Core activities include appraisal, accessioning, arrangement, and description of material; development of metadata and finding aids;

In the digital era, archivary engages digital preservation, digitization, and the management of born-digital records. It

The field has evolved since the 19th and 20th centuries, transitioning from manuscript repositories to systematic

Challenges include managing large volumes of data, ensuring authenticity and integrity, dealing with obsolescence in file

Related topics include archival science, records management, and digital preservation.

and
the
application
of
standards
to
support
discovery
and
use.
Archivists
also
establish
policies
on
access,
privacy,
copyright,
and
conservation
of
physical
and
digital
formats.
relies
on
archive
management
systems,
preservation
formats,
and
adherence
to
models
such
as
OAIS
to
ensure
survivability
of
content
across
technological
change.
programs
that
emphasize
provenance,
context,
and
user
access.
Professional
education
and
professional
associations
have
helped
standardize
methods
and
ethical
guidelines.
formats,
and
balancing
openness
with
privacy
and
copyright
restrictions.
Archivary
seeks
to
balance
preservation
with
stewardship
for
future
researchers.