Introduction to Archival Studies

This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of managing archives and manuscript collections. The course will cover the theoretical basis for preserving and using historical records; the role of the archivist; and the various types of archives and manuscript repositories as well as the techniques of acquisition; arrangement; description; preservation; reference; and the handling of special formats such as photographs, moving images, sound recordings, and electronic records.

Fall, Spring

008684