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It's free. It's downloadable. The Society of American Archivists has an indispensable e-book: Using Archives: A Guide to Effective Research. Among its topics:
- Types of Archives
- Finding and Evaluating Archives
- Requesting Materials Remotely
- Planning to Visit an Archives
- Typical Usage Guidelines in Archival Repositories
- Notes on Copyright, Restrictions, and Unprocessed Collections
- Additional Resources
- Appendix: Sample Annotated Finding Aid
Don't miss its "Repositories of Primary Sources" (accessible from p. 4 of the ebook). This page provides links to over 5,000 archives around the world. Using Archives: A Guide to Effective Research | Society of American Archivists.