Course Instructor:
Victoria Lemieux
Course Format:
Lectures and Seminars
Pre-Requisites: ARST 510, ARST 515, ARST 516, ARST 520
Goal: To give you an understanding of archival reference service and public programs designed to increase enjoyment and appreciation of archives
Objectives:
- To provide you with an understanding of the principles and concepts applying to archivists' duty to make holdings accessible.
- To provide you with an understanding of the uses and users of archives.
- To provide you with an understanding of the social dynamic, organization, and provision of reference service.
- To provide you with an understanding of the development and implementation of programs to promote greater appreciation, use, and accessibility of archives.
Content:
- General principles and concepts associated with accessibility of archives.
- The types of use made of archival material. 3)The classes of users of archives.
- The interaction of archivists and users in reference service.
- The organization, delivery, and evaluation of reference service.
- Legal and security concerns in reference service.
- Ethical concerns in reference service.
- Planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs to increase appreciation, use, and accessibility of archives.
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