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Foundation and Administration of Archives

Kent State University
Dept. Code: 
LIS
Course Number: 
60652
Course Credits: 
3
Course Instructor: 
Dr. Leisa Gibbons; Ms. Lori Lindberg
Course Format: 
Web-based
Offered Online: 
Yes

Theoretical and historical foundations, organizational patterns of archives, form of archival material, and development of the archival profession in the United States. Basic administration in archival repositories and overview of special problems in archives. Includes field trips where practicable. Prerequisite: LIS 60001.

Relates to GPAS Component(s): 
History of Archives and the Archival Profession
Management and Administration
Records and Cultural Memory