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The first option
they list for recertification is to take the exam again. The first
two reasons to take the exam again is it's minimal paperwork and
minimal time. The third reason for taking the exam again is because it
is "the most important
self-evaluation tool archivists possess. " This is not
my emphasis and I think it can be
argued retaking the test is not the most important self-evaluation
tool. Of course it can also be argued that retaking the exam is an
important tool for self-evaluation.
In paragraph on
recertifying by petition, it is stated "recertification by petition one of the greatest benefits
of being a Certified Archivist."
Again not my emphasis. However what is suggested is that you petition one
time, take the exam the other. It is hoped "all Certified Archivists will choose to recertify by
examination once or twice during their careers." Petitioning is encouraged "at least once during
their careers."
When I
read this it says to me there is a bias of retesting over
petitioning.
Back to the dark
now.
Barbara O'Brien
Archivist
McDaniel College
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