Introduction to Archival Studies

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to archival studies. Topics covered include archival theory, principles and practices; acquisition and management of archival records and collections; the processing, arrangement, cataloging, and preservation of manuscripts and records; digitization of archival materials; support for researchers and public access of archives; and legal and ethical challenges associated with the archival profession. This course includes a practicum experience requiring students to process a small manuscript collection and write a finding aid.