Art History and Visual Studies (AHVS) Courses>Managing Archival Collections

AHVS488U - Managing Archival Collections

Description

A focus on archival collections as components of museum collections requiring specialized organization, management and care. Topics include the value and nature of archival materials; theories, principles, and practices governing archival management; legal, administrative, and professional frameworks; appraisal, acquisition, and accessioning; arrangement and description; physical processing and storage; preventive conservation; reference services and access; sharing archives and using them to enhance exhibits, education and outreach.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Formerly

HA 488U

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of AHVS 488U, HA 488U.
  • Subject to differential fees; consult Fees for Undergraduate Programs.

Course offered by

Department of Art History and Visual Studies

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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