Law, Ethics, and Archives

Dept. Code: 
ARST
Course Number: 
6610
Course Credits: 
3
Course Instructor: 
Richard Pearce-Moses
Course Format: 
Live, web-based lecture and discussion
Offered Online: 
Yes

Investigation of legal and ethical issues based on laws, regulations, rules, and cultural practices. Examination of the legal basis of access to records, rights of privacy and publicity, and use of records in legal proceedings. Emphasis on intellectual property rights, including copyrights and cultural property rights. In-depth discussion of professional expectations for ethical conduct and the core values of the archival profession.  Sample syllabus

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