MLIS Archival Studies Concentration Brochure

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Email: sois-archivesinfo@uwm.edu Web: sois.uwm.edu/archives

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The Archival Studies Concentration emphasizes theoretical and practical archival experiences.

Students who specialize in the Archival Studies Concentration are

qualified for careers in a wide variety of settings, including: archives, libraries, manuscript repositories, special collections, records management agencies, private corporations, government agencies, and religious organizations.

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COMPLETING THE CONCENTRATION IN ARCHIVAL STUDIES

REQUIRED COURSES

STEP ONE: Apply and gain admission to the MLIS degree program.

STEP THREE: Complete a minimum of 15 credits from the list of

650

An Introduction to Modern Archives Administration

759*

Fieldwork in Archives and Manuscripts

Application deadlines are:

qualifying elective courses. See courses: sois.uwm.edu/archives

February 1 - Fall Semester (begins in September)

*Exception: If a student is working in an archival repository and can show sufficient archival experience, he/she may request permission to substitute an additional selected course for SOIS 759

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ELECTIVE COURSES

For more information on the Archival

Fieldwork may be taken for 1, 2, or 3 credits during any one semester

655

Information and Records Management

as part of the required 15 elective credits for the concentration. A total

656

Electronic Document and Records Management

Director of the Archival Studies Program.

STEP TWO: Once admitted, complete the Archives Concentration

of 3 credits of fieldwork is required. Students wishing to waive this

735

The Academic Library

Declaration of Intent Form and contact Amy Cooper Cary, Director,

requirement must contact the Director. If any amount of fieldwork is

750

Arrangement and Description in Archives

waived, the student must still complete a total of 15 credits of archives

752

Archival Outreach: Programs and Services

753

Preserving Information Media

758

Seminar in Modern Archives Administration

832

Government Information Sources and Services

861

Seminar in Intellectual Freedom

862

Legal Issues for Library and Information Managers

891

Technology Issues in Archives

891

Appraisal and Collection Development for Archives and Manuscripts

999

Independent Research

September 1 - Spring Semester (begins in January) December 1 - Summer Semester (begins in May)

STEP FOUR:

Application Details: www.uwm.edu/sois/admission/masters/

Archival Studies Program, to plan your program.

Complete a fieldwork with a focus on archives.

elective coursework. A maximum of 3 credits of fieldwork may be Archives Concentration Declaration of Intent Form:

included in the 15 credits of electives for the concentration (another 3

sois.uwm.edu/archives/intent

credits may count toward the MLIS, but not toward the concentration).

Fieldwork is generally completed later in a student’s program.

Kim Anderson, Director Archival , Studies Program

Completion of the Introduction to Modern Archives Administration

Email: sois-archivesinfo@uwm.edu

(650) is a prerequisite.

Ph: 414-229-4707

Students must take 3 of the following courses in Archives and Records Management:

Studies Concentration please contact the

The Archival Studies Program offers opportunities in Professional Development such as

Minimum grade of “B”: A minimum grade of “B” (3.00 grade points) is required in all SOIS courses applied toward the concentration.

Alternative Spring Break and Participation in the SAA Student Chapter.

Maximum of 6 transfer credits: A maximum of 6 transfer credits from an institution other than UWM may count toward the concentration, subject to Graduate School and SOIS transfer policies and procedures. UWM graduate coursework taken prior to admission to the current degree program is subject to standard transfer limits. Any transfer credits applied toward a concentration are part of the total transfer

The UW-Milwaukee School of Information Studies

limit for that degree.

Archival Studies program ranks ninth among LIS

A student may not earn a concentration and a certificate based on identical coursework.

programs for Archives and Preservation!

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Archival Studies Program Email: sois-archivesinfo@uwm.edu Ph: 414-229-6817 Fax: 414-229-6699