Archive Collection development and Description

Cod y Modiwl
DSM3520
Teitl y Modiwl
Archive Collection development and Description
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2027/2028
Semester
Dysgu o Bell
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Sarah Higgins
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Jennie Hill
Ms Tanya Rogers
Dr Sue Lithgow
Dr Sarah Higgins
Dr Anoush Simon

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Report: 2,500-3,000 words 50%
Asesiad Semester Essay: 2,5000-3,000 words 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. *Identify and appraise the policies and processes required for effective collections development and description;
  2. *Critically assess a range of archival theories relevant to collection development and description;
  3. *Describe and discuss the archival principles which underpin collection development and description;
  4. *Assess the practical application of archival theories and principles for collection development and description;
  5. *Critically review current international and national archival descriptive standards and guidelines, and other relevant standards for finding-aid creation;
  6. *Explain and critically review the functionality required from archive management software and the implications of electronic data exchange;
  7. *Identify and give critical consideration to the challenges and benefits associated with providing Internet access to archive catalogues and/or archival material.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module is concerned with the core professional activities for Archivists of collection development and description. It will enable students to understand the principles which underpin collection development, and the policies and processes required for this to be undertaken in an organised and responsible manner. Students will consider the principles of archival description and the standards and technologies which support the creation of usable finding-aids, and digital surrogates of archival material. Maintaining accessibility to these over the long-term will also be addressed.

Cynnwys

Topics to be covered comprise:
• Policy and Process – Developing an Archives Collection
• Collection, and Acquisition
• Accessioning and Appraisal
• Principles of Arrangement
• Description for Resource Discovery
• IT Solutions for Collection Development and Description
• Digitisation for Collection Development
• Ensuring Long-term Access

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu A requirement to discuss and collaborate with employers and other professional archivists to define the subject and scope of work assessed in the report.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa The module is undertaken by students already based in the profession. It provides an academic baseline for early professionals and the development of skills within the workplace.
Datrys Problemau Assignment work will utilize professional scenarios in which strategies for dealing with particular issues and problems need to be formulated.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Use of professional sources and documentation will foster student awareness of available learning resources, and improve critical and evaluatory skills.
Rhifedd Consideration of the specifications required to enable usable computer searching of archival descriptions and linkage to associated digital materials.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Professional skills in the theory and practice of acquisition, appraisal, arrangement, archival description, digitisation and digital preservation will be developed.
Sgiliau ymchwil Assignment preparation will require the identification and location of relevant academic and professional literature, and best practice within the profession.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth IT skills are integral to coursework and presentation of assignments. Additionally students will gain an understanding of the application of IT to archival description, digitisation and digital preservation.

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