LIBT 270

Introduces students to the basics of archival principles, theories, history, and practice. Students will be introduced to the care and handling of archival materials including acquisition and appraisal, conservation and preservation, and reference services. Through practical assignments students will engage with the challenges of archival work, including archival arrangement and description, and gain familiarity with the components of a digitization program. There will be opportunities to engage with current issues in the field including long term digital preservation, moral and ethical issues, and best practices for the care of heritage materials within Indigenous communities. -- Prerequisite -- None. -- Corequisite -- None. -- Pre or Corequisite -- None.