MS 234: Archives Management 2024
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Presented by
Northern States Conservation Center
Most museums have some archival materials in their collection. Does yours? Do you know the best way to manage and catalog those materials? This course will show you!
MS 234: Archives Management
October 7 to November 1, 2024
Instructor: Jennifer Edwards
Description
Archives include flat paper, photographs, bound pamphlets, books, small 3-dimensional objects, and magnetic media. The Archives Management course covers an introduction to the materials found in archives and typical use of these materials including use patterns, retrieval needs, finding aids, handling and exhibition. The last half of the course details optimum storage options for archival materials. Storage includes furniture, storage techniques, standardized and specialized housing such as folders and boxes and custom-made housings.
Location: https://museumclasses.org/
For more information: https://www.collectioncare.org/product/archives-management-line-course