Documentation:RBSC Archives Toolkit
Introduction
Resources in the RBSC Archives Toolkit are intended for archives/library staff and student workers at the University of British Columbia Library - Rare Books and Special Collections unit.
RBSC Archives Toolkit created by Jacky Lai, RBSC Archives Assistant.
Archival Arrangement and Description
The RBSC Guide to Arrangement and Description is a guide to arranging and describing archival materials at the University of British Columbia Library - Rare Books and Special Collections. Created by Krisztina Laszlo, Claire Williams, Jacky Lai, and reviewed by Chelsea Shriver.
Archival Processing
The Archival processing guide provides workflow information on processing archival materials at University of British Columbia Library - Rare Books and Special Collections.
RBSC Specific requirements for using AtoM and RAD
The RBSC Guide to Arrangement and Description is a guide to applying the Canadian Rules for Archival Description (RAD) while utilizing the Access to Memory (AtoM) software at the University of British Columbia Library - Rare Books and Special Collections. Created by Krisztina Laszlo, Claire Williams, Jacky Lai, and reviewed by Chelsea Shriver.
RBSC AtoM Data entry
The RBSC AtoM data entry guide provides workflow information on creating file and/or item-level descriptions in RBSC AtoM via CSV import.
Photograph Identification
The RBSC photograph identification guide is used for identifying photographic materials. Guide created by B. Leung, Ryerson Intern, October 2020.
Post-archival Processing
The Post-archival processing guide provides workflow information on tasks done after archival materials are processed at University of British Columbia Library - Rare Books and Special Collections. Refer to RBSC Archival Processing Guide for procedures related to processing duties.
RBSC AtoM/MemoryBC Subject Access Points
The RBSC AtoM/MemoryBC subject access points guide provides a list of authorized access points used in RBSC AtoM and MemoryBC.
RBSC MemoryBC Workflow
The RBSC MemoryBC workflow guide provides information on updating and adding archival descriptions to the MemoryBC database.
RBSC Vertical Files
The RBSC Vertical Files guide provides information on creating AtoM descriptions and Voyager bibliographic records for materials in the RBSC Vertical file collection.
Finding Aid Training
The Finding aid training guide is used for training students and staff at University of British Columbia Library - Rare Books and Special Collections regarding various types of archival finding aids.
BC Historical Photograph Collection
The British Columbia Historical Photograph collection (BCHP) consists of photographs which are standalone acquisitions (i.e. not part of a fonds, collection, vertical file). This guide provides information on how to locate and access materials in this collection.
Digital Media Transfers
The digital files transfer workflow provides a step-by-step guide on the transfer of digital files stored on CD, DVD, floppy discs, and USB drives, in order to preserve materials in a secure backup location and provide access.