The Special Collections Handbook, Third Edition is a comprehensive desk reference providing the essential principles, skills, and knowledge to manage special collections in any setting and covering all aspects of special collections work: preservation; developing collections; understanding objects; emergency planning; security; legal and ethical concerns; cataloguing; digitisation; marketing; outreach; teaching; impact; advocacy, and fundraising. This new edition has been revised and updated to incorporate the many developments in the field, reflecting the growth and dynamism of the sector and the complexity of the environment in which we operate. This will include:
- Enriched and updated guidance on decolonising collections management and all other elements of special collections work
- working towards zero-carbon buildings, preservation, and other aspects of special collections work
- lessons/impact of Covid-19: managing remote access by staff and user
