Introduction to Preservation for Archives, Oct 28-31, 2024

Registration: Open to all

When: October 28-31, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Atlantic) each day

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, plus knowing when to contact a conservator.

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 online across four half-day sessions. Learning is done through a combination of lectures, personal reading, and practical exercises.

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!)

Registration

Registration is now closed. Please contact our Archives Advisor, Sharon Murray, if you’d like to know when this course may be offered next.