Foundations of Recordkeeping in Society, KSU
An introduction to the core principles and practices of recordkeeping and the multiple and complex roles records and archives play in identity, evidence, transparency, memory, accountability, equity, representation and trust in society.
Theory and Methods of Archival Acquisition, Selection, and Appraisal, KSU
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory, methods and traditions employed by records professionals to form and shape archives as societal memory. This course focusses primarily on acquisition, selection, documentation and appraisal theory and methods.
Theory and Practice of Archival Description, KSU
This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of archival description, including 1) principles of provenance and original order, 2) hierarchical arrangement and description; 3) standards central to archival description including Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC), and Encoded Archival Description (EAD); 4) archival authority work, including Encoded Archival Context (EAC); and 5) subject access for archival materials.
People in the Information Ecology, KSU
Takes a user-centered approach in exploring the information needs and behaviors of people (as individuals and in groups, communities, and institutions) in relation to the larger information ecology that surrounds them.
Marketing the Library, KSU
Introduction to the theory and practice of marketing the library. Topics include the evaluation of customer needs, the marketing mix, merchandising, public relations, relationship marketing, and the design and development of a marketing plan for libraries.
Information Policy, KSU
Political, economic, cultural and legal issues regarding the production, distribution and use of information (print, electronic and Web). Policy-making process, standards and protocols, intellectual property, information economy, impact of computers on access and policy, privacy rights, transnational flow of information and the Internet and the World Wide Web.
Copyright: Understanding User Rights and Responsibilities, KSU
Exploration of advanced copyright topics such as mass digitization, creative arts and other issues in fair use, library, archive and educational uses including the TEACH Act, digital first sale rights, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, and an introduction to copyright reform.
Museology, BGSU
The focus shall be upon the philosophy of museums, the functions of museums from collection and classification to preservation and exhibition, and public relations aspects of a museum's existence.
Local History, BGSU
Emphasizes the comparative, cross-cultural, and interdisciplinary nature of the study of local history.
Historical Society Administration, BGSU
Implementation history; strategic planning, curatorial concepts and responsibilities, educational and cultural activities, research, and publications.