Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
The Ancient World
Medieval Architects
Architects in America
The Modern Profession
Conclusion
Chapter 1 Notes1
The Process of Design
Planning and Programming
Designing
Construction
Post Construction
Office Records
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Notes
Classification of Visual Media by Genre
Records Types of Drawings in the Project File by Representation
Textual Records in Project or Job Files
Conclusion
Chapter 3 Notes
Gallery of Color Images
Factors Affecting Appraisal
Hierarchy of Appraisal
Identifying Records of Continuing Value
Financial Appraisal
Appraisal Grid
Conclusion
Chapter 4 Notes
Organizing the Collection
Providing Access
Conclusion
Chapter 5 Notes
General Long-Term Maintenance Standards
General Preservation Issues and Treatments
Working with a Conservator
Reformatting for Preservation
Conclusion
Chapter 6 Notes
Introduction
Original Visual Design Media and Supports
Common Reproduction Methods/Prints
Conclusion
Chapter 7 Notes
Reference Policies
Handling
Reading Room Security
Access Issues
Copying Records for Patrons
Exhibition and Loan
Conclusion
Chapter 8 Notes
A Doing Your Neighborhood History
B Disaster Response Procedures for Water Emergency
C Standard Series and Subseries with Examples
Bibliography
Author Biographies
Index