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(no readings)
Thurs. Sept. 15
Understanding Archives and the Archival Profession: History, Types, and Archival Culture
McKemmish, Sue. “Introducing Archives and Archival Programs.” In Keeping Archives, ed. Judith Ellis (Melbourne: Australian Society of Archivists, 1993), pp. 1-24. [IMS stack NO LOAN CD950.K44 1993 ]
Nesmith, Tom. “What’s History Got to Do with It?: Reconsidering the Place of Historical Knowledge in Archival Work.” Archivaria 57 (Spring, 2004): pp. 1-27. Also found on-line at http://www.mybestdocs.com/nesmith-t-WhatsHistoryToDoWithIt.pdf
Pederson, Ann. “Overview of Records and Recordkeeping.” http://john.curtin.edu.au/society/overview/index.html
Thurs. Sept. 22
History & Development of Archival Principles & Theory
Cook, Terry. “What is Past is Prologue: A History of Archival Ideas Since 1898, and the Future Paradigm Shift.” Archivaria 43 (Spring 1997). Also found on-line at http://www.mybestdocs.com/cookt-pastprologue-ar43fnl.htm
Thurs. Sept. 29
Appraisal Theory and Practice: Models, Frameworks, and Collection Development
Bailey, Catherine. “From the Top Down: The Practice of Macro-Appraisal.” Archivaria 43 (Spring 1997), pp.89-128.
Boles, Frank. “Muddied Waters and Conflicting Currents: An Overview of Appraisal Thought” in Boles, Frank. Selecting and Appraising Archives & Manuscripts. (Chicago: SAA, 2005), pp.11-39. [at FIMS GRC, IMS stack NO LOAN CD973.A77B65 2005 ]
Cook, Terry. “Archival Appraisal and Collection: Issues, Challenges, New Approaches.” http://www.mybestdocs.com/cookt-nara-990421-2.htm
Thurs. Oct. 6
Arrangement & Description: Fundamental Principles & Procedures
Basic RAD: An introduction to the preparation of fonds and series level descriptions using the Rules for Archival Description (Saskatchewan Council for Archives and Archivists, 1997) [http://lib74123.usask.ca/scaa/rad/radtoc.htm]
Eastwood, Terry. “Putting the Parts of the Whole Together: Systematic Arrangement of Archives.” Archivaria 50 (Fall 2000), pp. 93-116.
Krawczyk, Bob. “Cross Reference Heaven: The Abandonment of the Fonds as the Primary Level of Arrangement for Ontario Government Records.” Archivaria 48 (Fall 1999), pp. 131-153.
Thurs. Oct. 13
Issues in the Preservation of Archival Records
Canadian Council of Archives. Basic Conservation of Archival Materials (Revised edition, 2003), Chapter 6 “Collections”, pp. 51-73: http://www.cdncouncilarchives.ca/RBch6_en.pdf
Dodge, Bernardine. "Places Apart: Archives in Dissolving Space and Time." Archivaria, vol. 44 (1997): 118-131.
King, Ross. "Introduction to Digital Preservation: Why Preserve? How to Preserve?". PLANETS (2010), see http://www.planets-project.eu/training-materials/1-king-planets_keynote/
Thurs. Oct. 20
Users of Archives: Identifying Needs and Services
Pugh, Mary Jo. Providing Reference Services for Archives & Manuscripts (Chicago: SAA, 2005), pp. 43-74. [at FIMS GRC, IMS Stack NO LOAN CD971.P84 2005]
Cook, Terry. "Viewing the World Upside Down: Reflections on the Theoretical Underpinnings of Archival Public Programming." Archivaria, vol. 31 (Winter 1990-91): 123-133.
Finch, Elsie Freeman. "In the Eye of the Beholder: Archives Administration from the User's Point of View." American Archivist, vol. 47 (Spring 1984): 111-123.
Jimerson, Randall C. “Redefining Archival Need: Meeting User Needs in the Information Society.” American Archivist, vol. 52 (Summer 1989): 332-340.
Martin, Kristin E. "Analysis of Remote Reference Correspondence at a Large Academic Manuscripts Collection." American Archivist, vol. 64 (Spring/Summer 2001): 17-42
Thurs. Oct. 27
Uses of Archives: Understanding the Research Potential of Archival Records
Boorstin, Daniel J. “A Wrestler with the Angel” contained in Hidden History: Exploring Our Secret Past. New York: Harper & Row. 1987: pp. 3-23. [DBW stack E169.12.B659 1987 ]
Pedersen, Ann. “Ensuring Evidence through Recordkeeping.” http://john.curtin.edu.au/society/evidence/index.html
Thurs. Nov. 3
Archives Field Trip
(no readings)
Thurs. Nov. 10
Traditional Public Programming
Ericson, Timothy L. "Anniversaries: A Framework for Planning Public Programs." (from Advocating Archives: An Introduction to Public Relations for Archivists by Elsie Freeman Finch [ed.] Metuchen, NY. The Scarecrow Press. 1994: pp. 65-82.
Nicholls, Catherine. "The Role of Outreach in Australian Archive Programs." Archives & Manuscripts, vol. 29, no.1 (May 2001): 62-70.
ten Cate, Ann. "Outreach in a Small Archives: A Case History." Archivaria, 28 (Summer 1989): 28-35.
Thurs. Nov. 17
Web-based Reference Tools and the Re-animation of Records
Yakel, Elizabeth. "Thinking inside and outside the Boxes: Archival Reference Services at the Turn of the Century." Archivaria, vol. 49 (Spring 2000): 140-160.
Thurs. Nov. 24
Digital Outreach: On-line Exhibits and Digital Classrooms
Cook, Sharon Anne. "Connecting Archives and the Classroom." Archivaria, vol. 44 (Fall 1997): 102-117.
Gilliland-Swetland, Anne J. “An Exploration of K-12 User Needs for Digital Primary Source Materials.” American Archivist, vol. 61, no. 1 (Spring 1998): 136-157.
Gilliland-Swetland, Anne J. et al. “Integrating Primary Sources into the Elementary School Classroom: A Case Study of Teachers’ Perspectives.” Archivaria, vol. 48 (Fall 1999): 89-116.
Morales, Micaela and Jeff Rosen. "Accessing the Old and the New: Outreach via Web Exhibits and Archive Collections at the University of Arizona Library" in Library Outreach, Partnerships, and Distance Education: Reference Librarians at the Gateway, eds. Arant, Wendy and Pixey Anne Mosley. New York: Haworth, 2000, pp. 57-69.
Thurs. Dec. 1
A Case Study on Planning & Marketing Strategies: The Veterans Project
Finch, Elsie Freeman. "Making Sure They Want It: Managing Successful Public Programs." American Archivist, vol. 56 (Winter 1993): 70-75.
Mooney, Philip F. "Modest Proposals: Marketing Ideas for Expansionist Archives." (from Advocating Archives: An Introduction to Public Relations for Archivists by Elsie Freeman Finch [ed.] Metuchen, NY. The Scarecrow Press. 1994: pp. 55-63.)
Randle, Audrey Bateman. "Volunteers and Friends: Recruitment, Management, and Satisfaction." (from Advocating Archives: An Introduction to Public Relations for Archivists by Elsie Freeman Finch [ed.] Metuchen, NY. The Scarecrow Press. 1994: pp. 83-97.)
Sniffin-Marinoff, Megan. "In Print, On Air: Working with the Media." (from Advocating Archives: An Introduction to Public Relations for Archivists by Elsie Freeman Finch [ed.] Metuchen, NY. The Scarecrow Press. 1994: pp. 40-53.)