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Prepared
for the National Forum on Archival Continuing Education
April 27-29, 2000
PDF
version of the NFACE Core Components document
This
document was developed to provide a framework for analyzing current
and future archival continuing education as part of the National
Forum on Archival Continuing Education. An essential element for
analysis of continuing education is the definition of just what
functions, activities, or topics constitute the knowledge base for
this type of archival education. We cannot identify gaps, overlaps,
or duplication without a set of core components against which to
assess educational opportunities.
These
core components were developed by members of the NFACE Program Committee
using several excellent resources. These include:
- The
Society of American Archivists' Guidelines for the Development
of Post-Appointment and Continuing Education and Training (PACE)
Programs, a document defining the audiences, subject framework,
planning, delivery and support and roles and relationships for
archival continuing education; other documents developed by the
Committee on Education and Professional Development were also
consulted;
- The
Academy of Certified Archivists' Role Delineation document
which defines the knowledge and skills necessary for archival
work;
- The
National Park Service's Essential Competencies: Museum Management
Archivist Track, which defines the competencies, knowledge,
skills and abilities needed to perform in this discipline;
This
document is intended to provide a practical tool for analysis of
data on archival continuing education offerings gathered for NFACE.
It is not intended as a final, comprehensive statement, but as an
organizing tool that may assist further assessment and analysis
of the core components of archival continuing education. The NFACE
Program Committee used the core components to identify gaps, overlaps,
and areas of particular concern in archival continuing education.
That information led to the identification of topics for the Information
and the Incubator sessions. We hope NFACE attendees and others will
find these components a useful structure for analysis and consideration
of the archival continuing education needs and issues for their
own organization, region, or audience.
Core
Components of Archival Continuing Education
| General
Category |
Sub-categories
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Records
management |
- Basic
elements of RM
- Records
keeping systems
- Retention
and disposition
- Information
technologies (microfilm, computer, etc)
- Files
management
- Life
cycle of records
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| Basic
elements of archival programs |
- Starting
an archival program
- Introduction
to core elements (identified as general categories below)
|
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Identification
and retention of records |
- Appraisal
- Collection
evaluation
- Documentation
planning
- Donor
relations
- Acquisition
- Accessioning
- Deaccessioning
- Archival
surveys
- Legal
transfer/acquisition
|
| Arrangement
and description |
- Arrangement
- Description
- Descriptive
standards for data structure (e.g. MARC, EAD)
- Descriptive
standards for data content (e.g. APPM)
- Descriptive
standards for data values (e.g. LCSH, AAT)
- Archival
authority information
- Subject
access/indexing
- Automated
access
- Dealing
with special formats
- Creation
of access tools (finding aids, guides)
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| Reference |
- Customer
service issues for internal and external customers
- Security
- Copyright
- Administration
of access: Privacy, confidentiality, FOI
- Usage
documentation
- User
education
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Outreach |
- Public
relations
- Exhibits
- Educational
uses of archives (esp. classroom)
- Using
archival materials for public relations
|
| Electronic
records |
- Management
of electronic records
- Preservation
of electronic records
- Information
policy
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Preservation
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- Collection
storage (environmental issues, pests, vermin)
- Disaster
planning
- Recovery
(after disasters)
- Reformatting
(microfilm, digitization, standards)
- Care
of materials (various formats)
- Handling
techniques
- Conservation
treatments
- Preservation
administration
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| Program
Management |
- Fund
raising
- Grants
management
- Financial
management
- Program
planning and organizational management
- Strategic
planning
- Management
of buildings, facilities, equipment
- Advocacy
- Project
management
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| Managing
people |
- Human
resources management
- Supervision
- Managing
volunteer programs
- Leadership
skills
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Professional
knowledge |
- Professional
ethics
- History
of archives, archival organizations
- History
of archival legislation
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Research
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- Research
methods in archival practice and theory
Research
in subject fields: tools and methods for American history,
cultural or natural history research
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| Technology
applications |
- Developing
websites for access
- Web
exhibits
- Applying
technology to manage archival business practices
(there
are many overlaps between functional area skills and technology)
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