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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.
MLIS
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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! US News and World Report “Best Colleges 2009”
Archival Studies Program Email: sois-archivesinfo@uwm.edu Ph: 414-229-6817 Fax: 414-229-6699