SDSHRAB Basics of Archives Management - (October 2025) - Virtual Workshop

SDSHRAB Basics of Archives Management - (October 2025) - Virtual Workshop

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Workshop Description

This is a private workshop sponsored by the South Dakota State Historical Records Advisory Board.

The AASLH Basics of Archives Management Half-Day Workshop provides an overview of the basic concepts and strategies for successful archives management. It is designed for individuals working in museums, archives, libraries, and cultural heritage organizations who have little or no experience with managing archival collections. The emphasis is on policies, procedures, and best practices for maintaining archival records in traditional physical formats such as documents and photographs, but other non-textual materials and digital archives will also be considered. 

Through a combination of instructor-led discussions and breakout group assignments, this session aims to give participants actionable guidance on moving their archives programs and projects forward with confidence.

After completing the Basics of Archives Management workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and articulate the primary activities and practices leading to effective management of multi-format and multimedia archives.
  • Devise strategies and actions aimed at gaining intellectual and physical control of archival collections to advance preservation and use.
  • Comprehend and adapt the standard instruments and tools used by organizations to administer archival holdings.
  • Locate and evaluate resources that will be useful in collections management and further developing professional archives skills.

AASLH workshops include presentations from the facilitator and in-depth discussions with other participants from around the country who are facing similar issues and opportunities in their work. This workshop is not recorded, so do plan to take notes.

Details

SESSION DATES: October 16, 2025 - from 1-4 pm CT/ noon-3pm MT

COST: Registration paid by the South Dakota State Historical Records Advisory Board with funding provided by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

CLASS SIZE: 16 participant limit

Workshop Logistics

FORMAT: Online via Zoom

LENGTH: One 3-hour workshop

MATERIALS: All workshop materials are provided.

TECHNOLOGY: We recommend downloading the Zoom mobile or desktop app for this course. Participants will need access to internet and a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet to participate in this course. We recommend having access to a camera and a headset, earphones, or other audio and microphone device. Automatic captioning is available in the Zoom discussions.

Having issues registering? Please contact learn@aaslh.org

Bradley J. Wiles, PhD

Bradley J. Wiles is the Head of the Special Collections and Archives Department at Northern Illinois University’s Founders Memorial Library. He has worked in a variety of archives and library settings since 2008 and holds a doctorate in Information Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Information Studies. His research interests include information ethics and public policy, social and political dimensions of archives and information, organizational management, the sustainability of cultural institutions, archives in popular culture, and library and archives history. Wiles has extensive experience teaching archival research and primary source literacy as part of his work as an archivist, as well as formal instructional roles in graduate level courses for collection acquisitions and management, appraisal and description, and library administration.

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Cancellations for online professional development must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the start date for the online course or the day of the webinar will be given a full refund. No refund will be given on/after the start date for the online course or on/after the day of the webinar. Registrants may transfer their registration to another person. Registrations cannot be transferred between courses or course sessions. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received. 

If you have any questions, please contact AASLH Professional Development staff at learn@aaslh.org or 615-320-3203.