Intermediate Archives

Scheduled Dates

November 20 & 22, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT (Register Now)

Also available on request

Course Details
Course Type: 
Live-Online
Topic Area: 
Archives, Preservation & Digitization
Course Description

This class takes students beyond basic archival processing guidelines to address how to deal with specific types of items found in collections such as newspaper clippings and post-it notes. Attendees will take a more specific look at the description of items and folders. Both Encoded Archival Description (EAD) and Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) will be explored more in-depth to help students create better finding aids.

Learning objectives for this session include
  1. Process different types of materials often found in collections;
  2. Accurately describe items found in collections;
  3. Use EAD and DACs to create better finding aids;
  4. Integrate preservation practices while working with collections;
Session Information
Session Duration: 
This course consists of two 2-hour sessions.
Contact Hours: 
4
Instructor Information

Gina Minks

Questions
Contact: 

learning@amigos.org