Archives Specialist Certificate

15.0 quarter credits

The Archives Specialist Certificate is designed for professionals already holding a master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or a graduate degree closely related to this specialization.

The specialization in archival studies focuses on the practice and theory of managing collections of records and papers in a variety of archival settings, including governmental agencies, libraries, historical societies, corporations, not-for-profit organizations, museums, and religious institutions.

The course content within this specialization provides the educational component required for post-graduate certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists. This certification may also be of interest to students planning careers in academic and special libraries.

The program must be completed within three years.

Required courses
INFO 560	Introduction to Archives I			3.0
INFO 561	Introduction to Archives II			3.0
INFO 750	Archival Access Systems			3.0
Students select two courses from the following list:
INFO 751	Archival Appraisal			3.0
INFO 755	Electronic Records Management			3.0
INFO 756	Digital Preservation			3.0