Archival Processing Course
5/5
Gain expertise in processing archival collections, especially sensitive ones like civil rights records. The course teaches proven methods for arrangement, creating folder lists and finding aids, metadata management, preservation techniques, and ethical access practices. Ideal for library professionals aiming to develop organised, accessible, and responsible archives that meet international standards and serve researchers effectively.

5.0 in rating
flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Archival Processing Course provides a practical guide to mastering the arrangement, description, and access of complex archival collections. Participants will learn essential principles such as provenance, original order, and DACS standards, applying them to diverse materials including mixed donations, civil rights documents, and audiovisual items. The course covers creating structured series, detailed folder lists, and comprehensive finding aids, while tackling key issues like preservation, privacy concerns, and ethical access protocols.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Design structured archival series for organising mixed civil rights collections.
- Prepare detailed folder lists with labels, box arrangements, and notes for quick access.
- Author DACS-compliant finding aids featuring robust subject indexing.
- Handle sensitive materials through restrictions, redactions, and ethical guidelines.
- Develop preservation and digitisation plans for audiovisual collections and file management.
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