In this seminar, students learn the nature and function of field placement, their role and responsibilities, how to deal with typical problems and how to use their placement effectively. The provision of effective public service in archives is the focus of this course. Topics include historical research techniques, document protection, access to documents, interpersonal communication, and providing reference services to the public. This course offers students an opportunity to learn to use database management software in order to automate the holdings of an archive and to provide access to the collections. This course provides an introduction to the use of the internet by archives.
Students learn the basics of making archival resources available to users over the Internet.
This course introduces the role and function computers have in archives work. The various computer applications studied are applicable to all categories of computers and archives. This course is a continuation of ARV1912 and provides further study and practice in acquiring, appraising and accessioning records. Volunteer placement in a local archives is a major component of this course. This is an introductory theoretical course on the conditions and agents of deterioration affecting archival material.