Preserving Your Historical Records
This class covers the basics of proper care and storage of archives and manuscript collections. Topics include an overview of the causes of deterioration; selection of folders, boxes, and other housing materials; processing of archives; providing storage for oversized materials, maps, and photographs; proper handling and exhibition practices; basic paper repair techniques; and the development of holdings maintenance policies, guidelines, and practices.
Learning Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
- Identify major causes of deterioration of archival records
- Assess storage conditions in their own institution
- Identify appropriate storage materials
- Design storage procedures for their archival records
Target Audience:
Suitable for anyone with responsibilities for caring for archival records
Prerequisites:
None
Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements:
- There will be 2 brief writing assignments designed to apply class content to institutional needs as well as show mastery of learning objectives. Due one week after last class session.
- It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.
Technical Requirements:
Live Online System Requirements
Session Duration:
This course consists of two 2-hour sessions.
Instructor: Rebecca Elder - rebeccaelder@austin.rr.com
Continuing Education Credit:
Contact Hours: 4
IACET CEUs: 0.4
The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
December 10 & 12, 2013
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST
Online Classroom
United States
United States
| Non-member | $370.00 |
| Amigos Member | $295.00 |
| Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 4 Learning Passport Hours | $0.00 |
| Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 10% Discount | $265.50 |
| Amigos Member Learning Passport Holder - 15% Discount | $250.75 |
