INFS 645. Archival Principles and Practice.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Information Studies (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Fundamental principles and practices of archivalstudies, including records life cycle, history ofarchives, cultural memory, authentic recordkeepingsystems, acquisition, appraisal, arrangement,description, preservation, reference and access,social and cultural systems, financial and legalsystems, ethics, advocacy programs, fund raising,legal issues, archives-related professions, researchmethodology and implementation.
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken GLIS 645
- NOTE: Advanced work in archival science is available to a few students who do well in the introductory course.