Core Curriculum Workshop

Introduction to Archives

Date: June 23 & 24, 2011
Location: Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum , Middleton, NS
Cost: $75 for CNSA members
Registration: Limited to 20 participants.
Instructor: Karen White, CNSA Archives Advisor
Registration deadline: June 17, 2011

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, and practical exercises over a 2-day period in an informal, friendly atmosphere.

Prior knowledge required: None

Registration:

Registration is open to CNSA members in good standing. To register for this workshop, fill out a Registration Form [MS Word] or [PDF] and send it complete with your payment to the CNSA Office.

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.