The 2009 Archives Institute will be held on October 7 – 9 at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History in Columbia, SC.
The Archives Institute is a basic archival education workshop sponsored by the South Carolina State Historical Records Advisory Board (SC SHRAB). This three day workshop, which is funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Committee (NHPRC) will introduce basic archival practices and standards or Archives 101 skills.
The Institute will provide training materials and instruction designed to introduce individuals who have responsibility for archival collections—but may have never received formal training or might need a refresher course—to the basics of archives. Using lecture and hands-on activities, this course will delve into archival aspects such as policies and procedures, preservation, and disaster planning and recovery.
Participating in this course will not make you an archivist, but will make you aware of the responsibilities and obligations that archives and historical records programs tackle and arm you with knowledge, information and a network of colleagues to call on to take back and utilize in your own organizations and collections.
The Archives Institute will be free to SC archivists, records managers, students, volunteers from organizations that house historically valuable manuscripts and archival records (churches, local historical societies, museums, universities, etc.). The SC SHRAB is also providing money for travel support for participants living outside Columbia. Since this workshop is being offered with no costs, participation is limited and will be competitive. Be sure to fill out your application and submit it by the August 14, 2009 deadline.
Questions and applications should be submitted to:
Heather South
SC Dept. of Archives and History
8301 Parklane Rd.
Columbia, SC 29223
803-896-6112
southh@scdah.state.sc.us
