Introduction to Archives  

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In 2000, the University of Maine's Library and Information Science program introduced ILSA 312 Preservation and Archiving of Library materials taught by Anastasia S. Weigle. Since then, it has evolved into what is now called "Introducton to Archives." Institutions like libraries, archives and museums, gather, preserve and interpret thevarious records of human cultural heritage. The archivist role has become more diverse and not only deals with both analog and digital collections, they must also understand new metadata applications such the Archivist Toolkit, Encoded Archival Describtion and Dublic Core, to name a few.  As the world of archives change, so does how researchers access collections. Students will be provided with an introduction to the theories and practices of the beginning archivist or archival student. Students will read and discuss basic archival principles such as appraisal,  arrangement and description of institutional and historical records in library and museum collections. Students will also learn the importance of materials preservation. Lastly, the electronic age will also be covered including electronic archives or “Born Digital” collections will also be addressed.