HIST 690: The Administration of Archives and Manuscripts

HIST 690-001: Administration of Archives and Manuscripts
(Spring 2012)

07:20 PM to 10:00 PM T

Section Information for Spring 2012

This course is an introduction to the principles and practices in the administration of archival and manuscript repositories and an orientation to the place of archives in society. This course is designed for students considering employment as archivists or manuscript curators, as well as for those who desire a broader understanding of the role archives play in shaping a collective memory of the past. Emphasis will be placed on examining core archival functions – selection, preservation, and access – in conjunction with professional ethics of stewardship and use of primary source material. The course will also explore issues of archival advocacy, public outreach, program development, and the challenges and opportunities of new technology. There will be required and optional readings, practical exercises, and a written paper. Students will be responsible for leading class discussion of the readings, monitoring and reporting intermittently on archival Web sites and pertinent news developments, and contributing written and oral responses to case studies.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Introduces principles and practices of managing records and administering archival and manuscript collections, public and private. Designed for graduate students with special interest in historical sources as well as for those specializing in applied history. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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