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NEWS


For Immediate Release


December 8, 2009

CHICAGO –
ALA Editions, the publishing imprint of the American Library Association, is announcing a partnership with The Society of American Archivists (SAA.) Founded in 1936, SAA is North America's oldest and largest national archival professional association. To enrich the reference resources offered by ALA Editions,
select SAA titles will be available for purchase through the ALA Store. Among them are

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  Photographs: Archival Care and Management,” an authoritative guide providing pragmatic techniques for each aspect of managing collections of images
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  Planning New and Remodeled Archival Facilities,” a book which covers the building process, the renovation of existing buildings and technical issues such as fire protection, security, equipment and move planning
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  College and University Archives: Readings in Theory and Practice,” a collection of 13 essays offering provocative commentary and analysis in the ways archivists might better document college and university campuses and serve users
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  Film Preservation: Competing Definitions of Value, Use, and Practice,” which provides a historical, economic and social framework to give readers the context to understand fully the complexities of film archiving work and what it means to be a member of this profession
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  Privacy and Confidentiality Perspectives: Archivists & Archival Records,” an anthology of essays that explore the legal, ethical, administrative and institutional considerations that shape archival debates concerning the administration of access to records containing personal information
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  Navigating Legal Issues in Archives,” a thorough examination of legal issues from acquisition to ownership, access, administration and the effects of copyright and intellectual property law on archivists and archives

The mission of
The Society of American Archivists is to serve the educational and informational needs of more than 5,000 individual and institutional members and to provide leadership to ensure the identification, preservation, and use of records of historical value.

ALA Store purchases fund advocacy, awareness, and accreditation programs for library professionals worldwide.




ALA Editions develops resources for the library and information services community. Tens of thousands of librarians are helped and supported professionally each year by 30 or more new and revised titles. ALA authors are leaders across their fields, and their books are distributed and valued worldwide.