Georgia Archives Institute
June 13-24, 2005

 

 

The deadline to apply for the 2005 Georgia Archives Institute has been extended to April 15, 2005. 

 

Designed for beginning archivists, manuscript curators, and librarians, the 38th Georgia Archives Institute will offer general instruction in basic concepts and practices of archival administration and management of traditional and modern documentary materials.  The Institute is sponsored by the Georgia Archives, Society of Georgia Archivists, and the Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

 

Dr. Gregory Hunter, Associate Professor, Palmer School of Library and Information Science, Long Island University, will be the instructor during the first week.  Topics will include acquisition, appraisal, arrangement, description, reference, and legal and administrative issues.  The second week of instruction will begin with training on preservation by Christine Wiseman, Preservation Manager at the Georgia Archives.  To link archival theory with real world application, students will also participate in individualized, three-day practicums at local archival repositories.

 

Tuition is $500.  Enrollment is limited and the deadline for receipt of application, resume, and $75 application fee (refunded if not admitted to Institute) is April 15, 2005.  Tuition does not cover transportation, housing, or meals.  Housing information is available upon request.  (The Society of Georgia Archivists awards one scholarship for the Institute consisting of full payment of tuition.)  For an application to the Institute or information, please visit our web site at www.georgiaarchivesinstitute.org or contact:

 

Anne A. Salter

Director-Weltner Library
Oglethorpe University
4484 Peachtree Rd.
Atlanta, Ga. 30319
404-364-8514 phone
404-364-8517 fax
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