Advanced Archival Principles, Practices and Services

Examines, in great depth, archival principles, practices and services. Students examine theories and policies pertaining to the functions of archival appraisal, acquisition, arrangement, description, reference and outreach, access and advocacy. They also focus on administrative issues, such as legal and ethical issues, training and education, risk management, planning for technology, space assessment, grant writing, electronic and digital preservation strategies and policy development. Students also complete internship hours in an archives or repository.