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ARCHIVES INSTITUTE 2003
May 12 - 17, 2003
University of Calgary
The Archives Institute is an intensive, immersion-style experience, where the fundamentals of archival science are introduced and studied in order of their place in the archival process. Each component builds upon the last until the entire process of acquisition, appraisal, arrangement, description, preservation and access are covered and their intricate inter-relationships revealed.
The Archives Institute is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental elements of the work undertaken by members of the archival profession. The Institute delivers information archives workers need in order to assess both their institutional programs and their future training needs. It also provides prerequisite knowledge for participation in regularly-offered ASA workshops and seminars. And, importantly, through discussions, team work and social breaks, Institute participants have many opportunities to consult with colleagues and make new friends
Successful completion of the Institute program requires a commitment of time and attention for six full days (8:30 AM to 9:00 PM most days). Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. This includes evenings and Saturday. For best results, students should plan to devote their full attention for that week.
Past participants comment:
"The Institute is an intensive, focussed and demanding week . . . It is also one of the most rewarding learning programs I've experienced."
"Very good course- really enjoyed it. Came out with broad knowledge. Enjoyed the field trips- guest speakers."
"The Institute has been of enormous benefit. Our archives are quite new and we have grown by leaps and bounds since last May."
"The 6 day course gave an excellent basis for people who are starting up an archives, and at the same time provided a good review and/or update for people already in the archival field"
"Material was delivered with ease, humour, patience and above all, competence. As participants, we were enveloped in a learning environment where questions, comments and disagreement were encouraged."
"My congratulations to the Archives Society of Alberta for developing such an innovative learning opportunity!"
Archives Institute 2003 instructors:
Michael Gourlie and Margery Hadley have led three previous Archives Institutes. Michael is the ASA's Archives Advisor and has worked with the Alberta community since 1997. He has a broad knowledge of the Alberta scene and has extensive experience as a contract archivist in British Columbia. Margery has more than twenty-five years of experience in archives operations, historical research and archives education. She is currently Project Archivist at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff. To add variety and expertise, a range of guest instructors are also involved in program delivery.
Class size: 18 participants (maximum)
Cost: $650 (includes textbook)
Registration begins: March 31st, 2003
Registration deadline: April 28th, 2003
Please read the Education Policy before registering.
Institute program schedule and registration form and the ASA Education Policy are available on the ASA website at:
www.archivesalberta.org/general/institute.htm. For further information about the Archives Institute, contact Michael Gourlie, Archives Advisor, at (780) 488-2763 or mgourlie@connect.ab.ca.
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