Archives Volunteers: Worth the Effort?

Abstract

Archivists can benefit from increased and improved use of volunteers to increase work output, provide fresh insight and act as public relations advocates, but they must also be aware of the potential drawbacks associated with volunteers. Every archival repository has unique considerations and should evaluate whether the possible benefits of using volunteers as a resource will outweigh the drawbacks for that repository. To make effective use of this resource, staff must be willing to treat volunteer use as an integral, worthwhile part of the archival program and invest adequate, ongoing time to planning and managing a volunteer program.

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