[SOA] FW: 2020 Western Archives Institute

[Carleton, Janet]

From: Jarosz, Ellen E <ellen.jarosz at csun.edu<mailto:ellen.jarosz at csun.edu>>
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 2:33 PM
To: Jarosz, Ellen E <ellen.jarosz at csun.edu<mailto:ellen.jarosz at csun.edu>>
Subject: 2020 Western Archives Institute


My name is Ellen Jarosz, and I am Associate Administrator for the Western Archives Institute, an intensive, two-week program co-sponsored by the California State Archives and Society of California Archivists that provides integrated instruction in basic archival practices to individuals with a variety of backgrounds, especially those whose jobs require a fundamental understanding of archival skills, but who have little or no previous archives education. Copied below is an announcement about the Institute. The deadline for applications is Monday, March 2, 2020.



If you feel this is of interest to members of your archives association, would you post the announcement to your listserv, blog, or newsletter? Please let me know if you have any questions, and many thanks in advance for any assistance you can give WAI!



Best,

Ellen




2020 Western Archives Institute

To apply to the 2020 Western Archives Institute, complete the online application<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FBz4GnrTzLxF21Rjz9&data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7C8d3ba776c1b84b1330e708d79aa2e092%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637147896647856145&sdata=LLIk5XpUZ3Ga3KMgRGP%2FzmLrktaihsKLpTOCX97ypco%3D&reserved=0>. The application deadline is Monday, March 2, 2020.

A Word or PDF copy of the application is available upon request at WAI at sos.ca.gov<mailto:WAI at sos.ca.gov>. Admission to the program is by application only and enrollment is limited.

About WAI
The 34th annual Western Archives Institute will be held at San Diego State University from June 7-19, 2020. The Western Archives Institute is an intensive, two-week program that provides integrated instruction in basic archival practices to individuals with a variety of backgrounds, including those whose jobs require a fundamental understanding of archival skills, but who have little or no previous archives education; those who have expanding responsibility for archival materials; those who are practicing archivists but have not received formal instruction; and those who demonstrate a commitment to an archival career.

The Institute also features site visits to historical records repositories and a diverse curriculum that includes history and development of the profession, theory and terminology, records management, appraisal, arrangement, description, manuscripts acquisition, archives and the law, photographs, preservation administration, reference and access, outreach programs, and managing archival programs and institutions. There will be one introductory online session prior to the start of the on-site program.

Principal Faculty Member
Joshua Kitchens has agreed to serve as Principal Faculty Member. Kitchens is the Director of the Clayton State Archival Studies program, where he teaches a variety of courses that cover archival topics including Digital Preservation, Law and Ethics, Appraisal, and various special topics courses. He previously served as an Archivist for Special Collections at the Georgia College Ina Dillard Russell Library. There he was responsible for digital collections, the library's institutional repository known as the Knowledge Box, and the university archives.

He holds a BA in history from Georgia College, an MA in Applied History from George Mason University, and a Masters of Archival Studies from Clayton State University. Joshua is currently working on a Ph.D. in public history at Georgia State University. He is also a certified archivist and serves on the Examination Development Committee for the Academy of Certified Archivists. Currently, he is researching appraisal practices and representation/access of archival collections and public records.

Tuition & Fees
Tuition for the Institute is $810 and includes a selection of archival publications. Other non-negotiable fees including program transportation, facility fees, opening dinner, and luncheon at the closing program will be available in early February.  Housing and meal plans are available at additional cost. (To assist in tuition payment, a Scholarship<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.calarchivists.org%2FAwards_Scholarships%2FWAI&data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7C8d3ba776c1b84b1330e708d79aa2e092%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637147896647856145&sdata=ykrDxWpCPg31Moz2HF6hBoCcvK6tg34YEv81q3fQno0%3D&reserved=0> is available from the Society of California Archivists<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalarchivists.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7C8d3ba776c1b84b1330e708d79aa2e092%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637147896647866138&sdata=WM4rnLHXM9CMBAfAGRKFaQjIzMGR7w6GvGzQAg0I4EY%3D&reserved=0>.)

Additional Information

For additional program information, see http://www.calarchivists.org/WAI<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.calarchivists.org%2FWAI&data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7C8d3ba776c1b84b1330e708d79aa2e092%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637147896647866138&sdata=a4Ev6jRfys9jNigED3lNl2dg33IL%2FWooWy0VnAsVlKA%3D&reserved=0> or https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/admin-programs/western-archives-institute/, or contact:



Administrator

Western Archives Institute

1020 O Street

Sacramento, CA 95814



Telephone: 916-653-7715

Fax: 916-653-7134

E-mail: WAI at sos.ca.gov<mailto:WAI at sos.ca.gov>



The Western Archives Institute is co-sponsored by the Society of California Archivists<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalarchivists.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7C8d3ba776c1b84b1330e708d79aa2e092%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637147896647876129&sdata=Wk69zLfrElK6x4BynW1qlugGX260OI37PrFsRFuTxj8%3D&reserved=0> and the California State Archives<https://www.sos.ca.gov/archives/>.



Ellen E. Jarosz

Associate Administrator, Western Archives Institute


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