Session 603: Trash or Treasure? Experiences with Deaccessioning and the Implications of Digitization

Saturday, August 30, 2008 - 9:30 AM-11:00 AM

Session Description from SAA Site

Speakers and Presentation Titles:
Todd J. Daniels-Howell (Chair), Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Margery N. Sly, Deputy Executive Director, Presbyterian Church USA - "'The Word Never Uttered Aloud': A Reappraisal Policy Development and Implementation Case Study"

Karen M. Benedict, Archival Consultant, Winthrop Group - "Deaccessioning in the Digital Age"

Laura Uglean Jackson, Assistant Archivist, University of Wyoming - "Not Afraid to Let Go: Procedures for Deaccessioning"