Introduction to Preservation for Archives, Oct. 2026, EVENINGS

Registration: Open to all!

When: Every Tuesday & Thursday evening between October 13 and 29, from 6:00–8:00 pm (Atlantic)

Where: Online via Zoom & Google Classroom

Instructors: Kim Maguire, a professional conservator and the former Archives Advisor for the Council of Archives New Brunswick, and Sharon Murray, the CNSA’s Archives Advisor

Course Description

The principles of preservation management dictate that an archivist must first assess, then plan, and only then act. This course will instruct participants in the basics of archival preservation including appropriate care and handling of archival material, agents of deterioration, appropriate storage environments and enclosures, and preservation of digital records (new!).

This course is part of the CNSA Archival Certificate Program. Those enrolled in the program will need to complete an assignment at the end of the course to demonstrate their comprehension of the course content.

Learning Method

This course is taught synchronously online across six 2-hour evening sessions. Learning is done through a combination of in-class lectures, personal reading, and exercises both in-class and as homework.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Archives or experience working in an archive.

Cost

CNSA/CANB/ACPEI member rates:

• $120 for an employee/volunteer from a CNSA/CANB/ACPEI member-organization, or an Individual or Student member
• $100 per person for 2-4 employees/volunteers from a CNSA/CANB/ACPEI member-organization
• $75 per person for 5+ employees/volunteers from a CNSA/CANB/ACPEI member-organization

Non-member rate: $170 per person (or join the CNSA here and unlock the member rates!)

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This course has a minimum enrollment of 10 and a maximum of 20.

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