Principles of Archives Management

Catalog Description

       Identification, collection, arrangement, description, preservation, and use of the full range of historical documents in both institutional and private repositories.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, a student will be able to:
        1. Explain the role and work of archivists;
        2. Explain the technological, ethical, and legal issues they routinely face;
        3. Recognize and define the basic concepts fundamental to the full range of activities included in the management of archives and manuscript     collections;
        4. Compare parallel activities between library and archives management including their differences and similarities.

Topics Covered

        Archival Appraisal
        Archival Acquisitions
        Archival Arrangements
        Archival Description
        Documentary Editing as a related profession
        Oral History as a related profession
        Disaster and Emergency Planning
        Electronic Records
        Preservation
        Advocacy
        Professionalism