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Course Description
Introduction to archival collections including theories and practices associated with archival work, the contexts of archival materials, the digital world, and the archival professionthe hands-on work of acquiring, processing and preserving archival and manuscript collections. Requires a comprehensive collections project completed at the Special Collections Research Center in Bird Library.
Credit(s)
3.0
Professor of Record
Jian Qin
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Audience
This course is intended for MSLIS or MA in Museum Studies students who have an interest in archives and/or working with manuscript collections.
Learning Objectives
After taking this course, students will be able to:
Appraise archival materials for their enduring value, and be aware of best practices for documenting acquisitions and accessions.
Arrange materials according to archival principles, while preserving context among records organized into hierarchical levels.
Demonstrate an ability to manage the distinctions between physical and intellectual control of archival materials.
Comprehend the role arrangement and description play in discovery of, and access to archival materials.
Understand best practices for long-term storage of a variety of archival materials in appropriate containers and environments.
Course Syllabus
IST 628 Fall 2020 Syllabus- Howe, Cara
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