...outlines the steps and tools archivists and manuscript curators can use in documenting localities, as well as educational needs of archivists. American Libraries ...a book which is very useful to all archivists and manuscript. Lisca ...Richard Cox, one of the most prominent and prolific figures in archival education today, seems equally at home discussing archival education, the social aspects of professionalism, and electronic records issues. Archivaria ...Cox synthesizes a broad spectrum of literature in archival science, history, and the social sciences...archivists and manuscripts librarians will benefit from reading Cox's work. Nea Newsletter ...an important book for experienced archivists from a leader in the field...the citations throughout are extremely useful. Rare Books and Manuscripts Librarianship