Best Practices for Internships as a Component of Graduate Archival Education

Historical Date: 
January 23, 2014
Description: 
As one practical step in managing the complex, multi-faceted dilemma of the profession’s employment issues, the Council adopted "Best Practices for Internships as a Component of Graduate Archival Education," which provides basic guidance for graduate students, archival educators, and internship supervisors on the nature of work involved with internships, communication, evaluation, and compensation. Currently being drafted is "Best Practices for Volunteers in Archives," which will undergo Standards Committee review and be put forward for Council adoption in May 2014.
Timeline Placement Date: 
January 23, 2014