The National Archives and Records Administration, in cooperation with the Library of Congress, announces the Modern Archives Institute . Participants usually have limited archival experience and represent a wide variety of archival repositories, large and small, public and private.
Priority is given to persons who work with archives or manuscripts.
Managers whose organizations include archival units, persons from other professions who require a basic understanding of archival work, and those who are preparing for a career in archives and manuscripts will be admitted on a space-available basis. The 2-week program provides an introduction to archival principles and techniques for individuals who work with personal papers, as well as those who work with the records of public and private institutions and organizations. It is intended to help archivists acquire basic knowledge about caring for archival materials and making them available. The program includes lectures, discussions, workshops, a full day of activities at the Library of Congress, and tours of various units of the National Archives and Records Administration. Continuing education units are offered.