Arizona Archives Online Elizabeth Dunham Arizona State University [email protected].

Arizona Archives OnlineElizabeth Dunham

Arizona State University

[email protected]

OverviewStanding, self-governing

subcommittee of the Arizona Archives Alliance

11 partner institutionsNorthern Arizona University

University of Arizona

Arizona State Museum Sharlot Hall Museum

Arizona State Library Museum of Northern Arizona

Arizona State University Center for Creative Photography

Lowell Observatory Heard Museum

Postal 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 [email protected]