Recordkeeping, from government to organizational to
personal, is one of the most ancient and essential human
and institutional functions. Records are created
and maintained for purposes of evidence; accountability;
and personal, social and corporate memory. Archives
serve a crucial cultural function, providing society
with a sense of identity and memory; records management
programs help organizations to be compliant with regulatory
agencies, responsible to constituent groups, and effective
and efficient in the use of informational resources.
Our Archives, Preservation & Records Management
Specialization is one of the leading programs in the
United States. You can earn your MLIS, Certificate
of Advanced Study or PhD degree, gaining an in-depth
knowledge of:
- Records and recordkeeping systems
- Electronic records management
- Archival appraisal and access
- The history and evolution of recordkeeping systems
- Digital Preservation
- Preservation management of library and archives collections
Our program will give you the skills and knowledge to
identify and analyze recordkeeping systems from legal,
evidential, and cultural perpectives. Students
study in an engaging and intellectually stimulating environment,
taking courses in diverse topics including:
- Appraisal and records scheduling
- Organization and representation of archival materials
- Reference and access
- Advocacy and public programming
- Ethical issues
- Preservation and Preservation management of library
and archive collections
- Digitization and Digital Preservation
- Research methods for archival research
- Management of archives, preservation, and records
programs
You may also have the opportunity, at both the Masters
and Doctoral levels, to work on research projects leading
to publication. This program is designed to provide you
with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills
for managing and making decisions concerning records
in a variety of traditional and non-traditional settings
requiring archival and preservation expertise. As part
of your course of study, you can gain critical experience
through a for-credit field experience in a regional museum,
archives or organization. Graduates of this specialization
have found successful and challenging careers in government,
higher education, corporations, and cultural organizations.
Students follow a prescribed set of courses over a one-year
(full-time) or two – year (part-time) program.
This specialization is also offered through the FastTrack
MLIS program, our on-line degree program. You
can be admitted into this specialization ONLY in the
Fall semester.
Please learn more about this specialization
by reading through this website. If you are interested
in applying to the Library & Information Science
Program, details are available here about admission and financial
aid.
If you’d like to discuss this
specialization further, please submit this information
request form. |
