Start an Archives

Preserving history doesn’t have to be overwhelming. At HeritEdge Archival, we provide a structured plan to transform your records, documents, photographs, and memories into a structured, accessible, and meaningful archives. Whether you’re a business safeguarding your legacy, an academic institution preserving materials related to your history, a nonprofit capturing your impact, or a family or individual protecting your heritage, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Why Start an Archives?
Creating an archives isn’t just about organizing the past—it’s about shaping the future. Archives protect vital stories, foster transparency, and ensure valuable knowledge is never lost. With a well-crafted archives, you’ll:

• Preserve what matters most.
• Support research, storytelling, and innovation.
• Stay organized, compliant, and future-focused.

How We Can Help
Starting an archives requires expertise, strategy, and tools. That’s where we come in. Our tailored services include:

• Assessment & Planning
  We evaluate your needs and design a tailored archival strategy.
• Collection Organization
  We create a classification index framework and naming conventions that ensure your materials are findable and the arrangement is flexible enough to grow with your needs.
• Locating and Equipping
  Finding the right space for your archives is essential to its success. We’ll help you evaluate potential locations, plan for optimal storage, and identify the tools and equipment you need to ensure your collections are housed safely and efficiently.
• Policies and Procedures
  Clear, actionable policies and procedures are the foundation of effective archives management. We’ll work with you to create guidelines that define how materials are collected, processed, accessed, and preserved, ensuring your archives runs smoothly from day one.
• Staff Job Descriptions
  Building a strong team starts with clearly defined roles. We’ll help you develop job descriptions that outline key responsibilities and qualifications for archives staff, ensuring you have the right people in place to manage and grow your collection.

Why Choose HeritEdge Archival?
With our experience in archives management and organizational planning, we provide tailored solutions that address your specific needs. Whether you’re starting small or envisioning a large-scale archives, we’re here to help you create a program that will serve your organization for years to come.

Start Building Your Legacy
No matter where you are in the process—just beginning or looking to refine existing operations—we’re ready to help you craft an archives that stands the test of time.

Request More Information
We’d love to hear from you about starting your archives. HeritEdge Archival is here to help! Please fill out and send the form below, and we’ll get back to you shortly. Or, feel free to call us at (312) 919-6683.