Archival Science Course
This course equips you with essential archival science knowledge for library and information management. Learn to construct metadata schemas compliant with key standards, develop preservation plans for paper, photos, and digital media, conduct appraisals, document decisions ethically, and implement access controls to ensure collections remain accessible, reliable, and secure over time.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills in archival science to evaluate collections, create arrangement and description plans, and develop effective finding aids. Master building item-level metadata using DACS, Dublin Core, and PREMIS standards, apply reliable appraisal methods, organise preservation strategies for paper, photographs, and digital materials, and handle access, rights, and restrictions confidently in practical scenarios.
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Develop skills
- Design archival metadata using DACS and Dublin Core standards.
- Set up preservation workflows for paper, photos, and digital media.
- Apply appraisal criteria to select, restrict, or discard materials ethically.
- Develop clear finding aids to organise collections and enhance access.
- Manage rights, privacy, and access permissions effectively.
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