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Posted By admin on February 3, 2010

The London Museums Hub has launched an Information Policy Toolkit
and a Records Management Toolkit; both are now freely available on
the Collections Link website. The toolkits were developed by the London
Museums Hub Information and Records Management Project and are designed
to raise museum staff awareness and increase capacity for information
and records management across the London region museums and beyond.

The Information Policy Toolkit introduces the benefits of managing
museum information at a strategic level and gives practical advice on
how to develop an information policy that fits your museum. Using real
life examples, the toolkit explains how to conduct an information audit,
how to interpret the audit data and how to create an organisational
‘information map’ which can then be used to inform your information
policy.

The Records Management Toolkit comprises two modules. The Tools and
Guidance Module outlines the common components of a records management
programme and offers sample policies and procedures that can be used to
develop tailored documents to fit your museum. The Training Module
includes a training plan, a workshop presentation and notes that you can
manipulate to fit your own training needs. Together the modules allow
you to start managing the records in your museum as a corporate asset.=20

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Posted By admin on January 15, 2010

In the Scottish Archive Study Abroad Program

Explore Archives in Scotland!

Join us in Edinburgh, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, as we learn about archives in Scotland. The course, “In the Scottish Archive” will provide a rich opportunity to learn about archival work in the United Kingdom, giving archives students an international perspective on appraisal, arrangement and description, preservation and other archival issues.  Students will meet Scottish colleagues and experience repositories “behind the scenes.” This three-credit class, which counts towards the Archival Studies Concentration, will meet July 24 – August 7, 2010.  Students will be based at Dalkeith House, located on a historic country estate five miles outside of Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland.

Course will be taught by UWM Archivist & Instructor Ellen Engseth, assisted by SOIS Special Librarian Katie Blank, and administered in conjunction with the UWM Center for International Education.

Please note that L&I SCI 650 : Introduction to Modern Archives Administration or consent of the instructor is a prerequisite.
There are 2 sections of 650 offered online during the spring semester.

If you are interested in learning more about the SOIS Summer 2010 Study Abroad “In the Scottish Archive,” please join us for an information session:

Date: Monday, February 15th
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM (CST)
Location:
- Onsite: Bolton Hall Room 289
- Online: in the MLIS SOIS Student Lounge (click on “Chat” — then “In the Scottish Archive” Study Abroad Information Session).  The   event will be streamed live and recorded for later viewing.

If you do not have access to the student lounge please email Milton Wong (tonton@uwm.edu).

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Posted By admin on January 6, 2010

Archives Intern, Summer 2010 – Ardmore, OK – Museum Professional Forums, News, Jobs, Articles, Books.

Deadline to Apply: February 26, 2010

Stipend:  $3,000

Position Description/Responsibilities:
The Greater Southwest Historical Museum in Ardmore, Oklahoma, seeks an archives intern for a 10-12 week internship. The Collections Intern will assist the Curator in an ongoing cataloging project funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Intern will focus on cataloging the Reference Collection in the Genealogy and Research Library.

Specific Responsibilities:
• Arrange, process, and describe the Library collection holdings consisting of books, ledgers, microfilms, and genealogical and research information
• Create finding aids on Library collection holdings
• Assist to enter catalogue information into PastPerfect
• Assist in the re-housing of artifacts/objects
• Assist with cleaning and basic preventative conservation of collections.

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Posted By admin on January 6, 2010

UW-Madison SLIS & NHPRC: Archives Leadership Institute.

Not exactly targeted at students, but still of interest.

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Posted By admin on January 6, 2010

Here is a scholarship opportunity available to online or onsite students in archival studies:

The University of Wisconsin — Milwaukee School of Information Studies is inviting applicants for the Timothy L. Ericson Scholarship in Archival Studies, to be awarded for the Fall of 2010.  The Timothy L. Ericson Scholarship in Archival Studies honors the founder and long-time Director of the SOIS Archival Studies Program, Timothy L. Ericson, whose contributions to SOIS have supported his colleagues, inspired his students and brought many new and talented individuals to the archives profession.

Application Deadline: March 1st

Award Amount: $500 (Dispersed in Fall 2010)

Number of Awards: One awarded annually

Eligibility Criteria:

Both On-site and Distance Education students may apply.

As of the Fall semester of each year, students must be enrolled in the School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.  Students must either be enrolled in the MLIS Program with a Concentration in Archival Studies, or show a demonstrated commitment to Archival Studies, or must be enrolled in the Certificate of Advanced Study in Archives and Records Management (CAS) Program.

Application Procedure:

Students must provide the following:

1. Name and contact information, on a cover sheet separate from the application materials.

2. A description of the coursework that they have completed in the MLIS or CAS program, with a focus on Archives coursework.

3. A personal statement of no more than two pages, expressing their interest and accomplishments in the area of Archival Studies, the coursework they intend to complete, and their professional goals upon completion of the program.

4. A completed SOIS Application for Awards and Assistantships, Available as a PDF on the SOIS Scholarships, Assistantships and Awards page (http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/SOIS/resources/scholarships.htm)

Ericson Scholarship Committee
c/o Sharon Lake
Graduate Student Advisor
School of Information Studies
University of Wisconsin — Milwaukee
Bolton Hall Room 510
PO BOX 413
Milwaukee, WI  53201

All applications must be turned in as hard copy documents.  No e-mail applications will be accepted.

The Initial Selection Committee will consist of the Director of the Archival Studies Program, one member of the archival community who is a graduate of the SOIS Archival Studies Program, and one additional member of the SOIS faculty.  Final recommendation for the award will be approved by the SOIS Admissions and Awards Committee.

http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/SOIS/resources/gradscholarships.htm#ericson

Take the time to apply!

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