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Introduction to Archives & Information Management

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Th 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.		 McCormack M01-0428 3 $2557 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
Th 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0428
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2557 (guest students)

Description

This seminar provides an introduction overview to managing archival resources, the essential principles of the profession, and the core work archivists do, including appraisal, acquisitions, preservation, arrangement, description, providing access, research services, and outreach. The course explores the history of manuscript collection in the United States; discusses current issues and new technologies int he field; explores trends in archival processing and access; and discusses theories that shape the nature of archival management. Students may gain some hands-on experience with manuscript processing, open source collection management software, and digital methodologies.

Prerequisites

Graduate degree student

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

McCormack M01-0428

Enrolled / Capacity

14 / 15

Status

Closed

Tuition*

$2557 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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