Archival Processing Course
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Gain expertise in processing sensitive archival collections, particularly civil rights materials, through this comprehensive course. Learn essential techniques for arrangement, creating folder lists and finding aids, metadata management, preservation strategies, and ethical access practices. Equip yourself to establish organised, accessible, and responsible archives suitable for any library or repository environment, ensuring long-term discoverability and integrity of historical records.
5.0 in the evaluation
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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 explore key principles such as provenance, original order, and DACS standards, applying them to diverse materials including mixed donations, civil rights documents, and audiovisual items. Develop skills in creating structured series, detailed folder lists, and comprehensive finding aids, while confidently handling preservation needs, privacy concerns, and ethical access protocols.
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Develop skills
- Design structured archival series to organise chaotic civil rights collections effectively.
- Produce precise folder lists with labels, box arrangements, and notes for efficient researcher use.
- Author DACS-compliant finding aids featuring robust subject indexing and clear navigation.
- Handle confidential records by implementing access restrictions, redactions, and ethical guidelines.
- Develop preservation and digitisation plans to secure audiovisual materials and maintain file integrity.
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