Basics of Archives Management - (June 2026) - Virtual Workshop
Includes a Live Web Event on 06/10/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
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Workshop Description
The AASLH Basics of Archives Management virtual workshop provides an overview of the basic concepts and strategies for successful archives management. It is designed for individuals working or volunteering in museums, archives, libraries, and cultural heritage organizations who have little or no experience with managing archival collections like documents, photographs, and digital material, but who find themselves charged with caring for and preserving these items at a basic level. This workshop is especially focused on establishing and maintaining manageable archive protocols at smaller organizations with modest budgets and minimal staff time.
If you need a "quick start" to assess the state of your archives, decide on taking the more intensive 8-week AASLH archives course, or build confidence in beginning or continuing a project, this workshop is for you.
This workshop offers an accessible overview of managing archives for the non-professional archivist and a review of outside resources and guides to consult for more in-depth information as needed. 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 presentation, open discussion of attendee case studies and concerns, and Q&A and brainstorming, this session aims to give participants actionable guidance on moving their archives programs and projects forward with confidence.
Learning Outcomes
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 ensure preservation and use in your community.
- Comprehend and adapt the standard instruments and tools used by organizations to administer archival holdings to your specific circumstances and resources.
- Locate and evaluate resources that will be useful in collections management and further developing professional archives skills so you can continue learning as you work.
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: June 10, 2026 - from 1-4 pm ET
COST: $100 AASLH Members / $150 Nonmembers /10% discount for STEPS participants with promo code found in the online STEPS Community
CLASS SIZE: 35 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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