Courses / Module

• Understand the principles of preservation and ‘best practice’ in the cleaning, handling and storage of paper, as the principal archival format for historical collections. LO1 (knowledge)
• Distinguish between preservation and conservation, and better understand the role, and limitations, of the archivist in this specialised field. LO2 (knowledge)
• Plan and undertake a cleaning programme in respect of bound volumes and loose paper LO3 (skills)
• Construct a safe storage environment (a phase box) for a bound volume, using archival-quality materials. LO4 (skills)
• Engage in the ongoing discussion on the practicalities involved in the adoption of international standards in relation to preservation of paper and of non-standard archives LO5 (competences)
• Be creative, and responsible, in their application of preservation principles in ‘real world’ settings. LO6 (competences)

• 12 lecture hours or equivalent in demonstrations, workshops and site visits; x12 hours associated practical exercises and prescribed reading. Throughout the course students will participate in individual research and group discussions. Planned leaning activities 12 hours and independent student activities 12 hours. The hands-on archival work undertaken on Mondays and Tuesdays is an integral part of this module.

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Preparation of short, illustrated preservation policy for an archives service and creation of a safe storage environment for a typical archival object drawn from this collection.

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? No

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