{"product_id":"9798216277163","title":"Relational Archivist Centering People in the Archive","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRelational Archivist\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCentering People in the Archive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eElizabeth Rivera\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage Arts \u0026amp; Disciplines \/ Library \u0026amp; Information Science \/ Archives \u0026amp; Special Libraries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how to cultivate collaborative relationships and place people at the center of archival work to create a growing and thriving archive.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Relational Archivist \u003c\/i\u003eargues that the future of archival practice depends on recognizing relationships as foundational to how we preserve and share history. While collections remain central to archives, their meaning and impact are realized through the connections archivists build with the people who create, use, support, and sustain archival work. This relationship-centered approach strengthens archival practice, enriches institutions, expands access, and fosters more engaged communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on public history, archival scholarship, and examples from university archives, this book demonstrates how intentional relationships lead to stronger collections, innovative exhibits, meaningful programs, donor partnerships, and collaborative opportunities. It offers practical strategies for cultivating shared authority, reducing professional isolation, and building sustainable archival practices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than a guide to archival outreach, \u003ci\u003eThe Relational Archivist\u003c\/i\u003e challenges the profession to reconsider how archives define success. Archives preserve the stories of people, but they depend on the people who steward those stories. By supporting archivists, creating healthier workplaces, strengthening institutions, and fostering deeper community connections, relational practice helps ensure that the stories entrusted to archives continue to inspire future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Rivera\u003c\/b\u003e is an archivist, public historian, and educator with experience in academic archives and a background in public history. Her work focuses on connecting people with the histories preserved in archives and exploring the role archives play in teaching, research, and institutional memory.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Libraries Unlimited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798216277163\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51515390623884,"sku":"9798216277163","price":85.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_d3f39b49-94d9-4347-9239-2cead1127f84.jpg?v=1784693499","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9798216277163","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}