Arizona Archives OnlineElizabeth Dunham

Arizona State UniversityElizabeth.Dunham@asu.edu

OverviewStanding, self-governing

subcommittee of the Arizona Archives Alliance

11 partner institutionsNorthern Arizona University

University of Arizona

Arizona State Museum Sharlot Hall MuseumArizona State Library Museum of Northern

ArizonaArizona State University Center for Creative

PhotographyLowell Observatory Heard MuseumPostal History Foundation

Mission“… to provide free Internet access to descriptions of archival collections, preserved and made accessible by Arizona repositories, including libraries, special collections, archives, historical societies, and museums …to inform, enrich, and empower the public by creating and promoting access to a vast array of primary sources across the state of Arizona.”

What Will I Find?1,672 guides describing archival

materials held around Arizona.Two ways to search

◦Basic search finds a specific term or terms◦Advanced search allows limiting by

repository, searching in specific sections or fields, exclusion of terms, and proximity searching

Collection Overview

Historical/Biographical Note

Scope and Content Note

Container List

Other FeaturesSidebar

NavigationSearch This

Guide

Members Receive Permission to upload an unlimited number of finding aids Development and maintenance of best practices Training in AAO best practices and infrastructure Maintenance of the AAO database, stylesheets, website,

server, and associated software Access to Google Analytics reports in support of

institutional assessment activities Coordination of overall AAO program Negotiation for and management of AAO’s technical

consultant

Members are Required To Designate an official contact person Attend annual plenary meeting and special

meetings as necessary Comply with uploading protocols and basic quality

standards Report website and server errors promptly Keep abreast of AAO activities and projects Sign a Letter of Intent with AAO and pay required

dues

Thank You!Elizabeth.Dunham@asu.edu