Archives Management (Erasmus+)

This is mainly an introductory course to the world of archives. Students are introduced to the nature and functions of archives as physical units, as institutions and as endangered heritage. The fundamentals of the organization and management of records and archives are discussed.  

Key concepts introduced include: 

• National Archives and Historiography (19^th-20^th). 
• Archival science and archivists (education, journals, scientific trends)
• The conceptual and physical unity of archives
• Ages of archival material. Records and Archives. Methods of managing 
• The physical and conceptual processing of archives (Acquisition, Clearing, Classification)
• Archival description and the relevant international standards (ISAD(G), ISDF, ISDIAH, ISAAR, EAD)
• Archival Institutions around the world: State Archives, Bank Archives, Business Archives, Museum Archives, University Archives
• Archives as an endangered heritage. Historical culture, memory and documents

Students will be able to understand the various archival standards and discuss the management of records and archives.  

At the end of the course, every student is expected to produce an essay discussing issues developed in journal articles. In some cases students might be asked to participate in oral or written exams.