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Advanced Archival Description

New York University History Department
Dept. Code: 
G57
Course Number: 
2031
Course Credits: 
4
Course Instructor: 
Thomas Frusciano
Course Format: 
Seminar and Laboratory
Offered Online: 
No

Provides students with an understanding of archival descriptive techniques and standards. Focuses on the development and use of standards to create and exchange data concerning historical records. Introduces students to such web-compatible technologies as XML, EAD, METS and similar technologies. Discusses the administrative and technical considerations involved in digital reformatting and representation.

Relates to GPAS Component(s): 
Arrangement and Description
Digital Records and Access Systems
Information Technology
Reference and Access