I really am not trying to be argumentative, but check your school's website
- you have a masters degree in library and information science with an
archival concentration, not a master's degree in archival studies. It says:
"Simmons offers two primary academic programs: the Master of Science in
Library and Information Science and the Ph.D. The school provides Master of
Science concentrations in archives management, preservation management, and
school librarianship, as well as dual-degree programs and continuing
education options to meet your personal and professional needs. "
People tell me they have a degree in archives all the time, but unless they
went to the University of British Columbia, they are misinformed. Believe
me, I am constantly checking the web to see if an actual MAS has been
established.
Sharon A. Pullen, C.A.
Archivist
Office of the County Clerk
Historic Documents Library
310 Center Drive
Riverhead, NY 11901-3392
Email: [log in to unmask]
Phone: (631) 852-2000 extn. 700
Fax: (631) 852-2004
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From: E K [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 3:28 PM
To: Pullen, Sharon
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Subject: Re: CA Exam - There is a degree. Lots of people have it, in fact.
On 8/7/06, Pullen, Sharon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Unfortunately, since there is no masters' degree in archival studies in
the
> United States and no mechanism of program approval from SAA, certification
> is the only professional credential available to archivists in this
country.
>
I have no standing on the ACA exam; however, I *do* have Master's
degree in Archival Studies from Simmons College in Boston. I believe
there are several other programs here in the US as well. There's talk
of starting one here in Georgia, and honestly I'm very excited about
it.
Elizabeth Keathley
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