A Practical Guidebook to Trauma-Informed Archival Practice: Best Practices and Case Studies

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Michelle Ganz (Dominican Sisters of Peace, USA) Veronica L. Denison (Adams Library at Rhode Island College, USA)

A Practical Guidebook to Trauma-Informed Archival Practice

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Best Practices and Case Studies

Michelle Ganz (Dominican Sisters of Peace, USA), Veronica L. Denison (Adams Library at Rhode Island College, USA)

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Rowman & Littlefield
19 February 2026

Library, archive & information management

A Practical Guidebook to Trauma-Informed Archival Practice: Best Practices and Case Studies explores trauma in archival work from the archivists’ perspective. It examines how trauma can manifest not only when processing collections but also in donor relationships, researcher interactions, and professional practices. This guide offers strategies for creating policies and workflows to reduce harm and foster trust throughout the archival process.

The authors highlight practical approaches to minimizing trauma across archival work, including: ·

Supporting grieving donors throughout the donation process ·

Identifying trauma in archival workers, support staff, volunteers, and students before, during, and after exposure ·

Understanding the effects of trauma on the body and brain and offering short- and long-term solutions

This book is a practical guide for archivists seeking to implement trauma-informed practices that benefit everyone who engages with archival materials.

Edited by: Michelle Ganz (Dominican Sisters of Peace USA), Veronica L. Denison (Adams Library at Rhode Island College, USA)
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781538195031
ISBN 10: 1538195038
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 19 February 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michelle Ganz is the Archives Director for the Dominican Sisters of Peace, USA. Veronica L. Denison is Assistant Professor, Digital Archivist and Special Collections Librarian at the Rhode Island College James P. Adams Library, USA.

Reviews for A Practical Guidebook to Trauma-Informed Archival Practice: Best Practices and Case Studies

This collection offers powerful, concrete examples of trauma in archival work across varied perspectives and organizations. It provides invaluable insight for new archivists and much-needed validation for experienced professionals, while making important contributions to our field's ongoing conversations about archival labor. I recommend it to academics, archivists, and students alike! -- Leah T. Dudak, MLIS, Ph.D, Candidate at Syracuse University, USA, and Community Care and Support Coordinator for Urban Librarians Unite