Career path: Archival administration
Archivists are custodians of our collective memory and knowledge, and their work is vital in preserving, organizing and making accessible the historical and cultural heritage of society. Partnering with business, government and community to document all aspects of society, they work in a variety of settings, including libraries, museums, government agencies, cultural institutions, corporations and private organizations. Archivists use traditional and new technologies to maintain the integrity and accessibility of archival collections, ensuring that these materials are available for all research purposes.
Archival students at SIS have opportunities to work with collections in and outside of the classroom. Experiential education including paid Alternative Spring Break, paid work scholarships, the Digital Media Projects Lab and active projects in student organizations assure that students graduate with the knowledge that they need to walk right into professional positions.
Recommended courses
- INF 6780 – Introduction to Records and Information Management
- INF 6850 – Grant Writing for Information Professionals and Archivists
- INF 7712 – Intellectual Property for Information Professionals and Archivists
- INF 7715 – Archival Reference
- INF 7730 – Administration of Audio Visual Collections
- INF 7740 – Archives and Libraries in the Digital World
- INF 7750 – Introduction to Archival and Library Conservation
- INF 7770 – Oral History: A Methodology for Research
- INF 7775 – Primary Historic Records for Information Professionals and Archivists
- INF 7830 – Community Engagement
- INF 7835 – Community Archives
- INF 7885 – Cultural Heritage Institutions: Management and Leadership
- INF 8850 – Web Archiving
