Core Curriculum Workshop

Introduction to Archives

Date: 2011
Location: South West Region of NS -- exact location to be determined
Cost: $50 for CNSA members
Registration: Limited to 20 participants.
Instructor: Karen White, CNSA Archives Advisor
Registration deadline: to be determined

General description:

This workshop will explain the different types of archives and introduce participants to the basic archival functions of acquisition, accessioning, appraisal, arrangement, description and reference. Participants will gain familiarity with the concepts and be able to practice their application in an archival situation.

This workshop is part of the CNSA Archival Certificate Program.

Learning Method:

Learning is done through a combination of lecture, personal reading, small group discussion, and practical exercises over a 2-day period in an informal, friendly atmosphere.

Prior knowledge required: None

Registration:

Members will be able to register beginning in April 2011.

Pre-workshop Reading: (provided to registered participants)

• Ellis, Judith, editor. “Chapter 1: Introducing Archives and Archival Programs”, Keeping Archives 2nd ed. Dickson, Australia: Australian Society of Archivists, 1993.

Travel subsidy is available to CNSA members.