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History and Principles of Archives and Records Management

Dept. Code: 
HIST
Course Number: 
525
Course Credits: 
4
Course Instructor: 
Randall Jimerson
Course Format: 
seminar
Offered Online: 
No

An overview of the characteristics and uses of records and archival materials, and of the historical development, essential principles, and major functions of the archives and records management professions. [This is the introductory ARM course.]

Relates to GPAS Component(s): 
Allied Professions
Ethics and Values
History of Archives and the Archival Profession
Records and Cultural Memory
Records and Information Management
Social and Cultural Systems