Seminar G. Public Services and ‘Un-Hidden’ Collections: What We Know and What We Need to Know

Abstract

Greene-Meissner’s 2005 article, “More Product, Less Process,” proposed nothing short of a transformation in thinking about archival processing. Archivists have debated the underlying principles and discussed how to adapt the approach to the unique contexts of individual institutions. Despite generating considerable controversy, MPLP has had an extraordinary influence on archival processing that is now beginning to be seen and felt in our reading rooms. Panelists will discuss successful strategies to provide access to collections and to assess the impact of these initiatives on researchers and public services staff.