Archives Concentration 141 - WHAT I DO IN THE ARCHIVES

This course is a behind-the-scenes introduction to the roles archives and archivists play in our understanding of the past. Taught in Smith's archives by our own archivists, this seven-week series includes topics such as processing and curating, preservation, oral history, archives in the digital age, legal issues and donor relations. Requirement include active participation in class, weekly readings, and short written assignments. This course serves as a gateway for students in the Archives Concentration. Graded S/U only.