2010 WESTERN ARCHIVES INSTITUTE
The 24th annual Western Archives Institute was held at
U. C. Berkeley in Berkeley, California,
June 20-July 2, 2010
(Admission to the program is by application only and enrollment is limited.) Application Deadline: March 12, 2010.
What is Western Archives Institute?
The Western Archives Institute is an intensive, two-week program that provides integrated instruction in basic archival practices to individuals with a variety of goals, including:
- those whose jobs require a fundamental understanding of archival skills, but 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.
Western Archives Institute Faculty:
Core sessions of the Institute are taught by leading archival educators. Prior Principal Faculty include Tim Ericson, Elizabeth Yakel, Elizabeth Dow, Rand Jimerson, and David B. Gracy II. Additional sessions are taught by adjunct educators selected because of their knowledge based on a particular subject and professional recognition.
Western Archives Institute Fees:
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Tuition for the Institute is $700 and includes a selection of archival publications.
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Residents and commuters also pay a non-negotiable fee for program transportation, facility costs, opening dinner, and closing luncheon.
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Housing and meal plans are available at additional cost.
For additional information, contact:
Administrator
Western Archives Institute
1020 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: 916-653-7715
Fax: 916-653-7134
E-mail: ArchivesWeb@sos.ca.gov or sbailey@ss.ca.gov
The Western Archives Institute is co-sponsored by the Society of California Archivists, and the California State Archives.
2009 - For informational purposes only
Application for 2010 WAI (PDF)
Application for 2010 WAI (Word)
Application Cover Letter (PDF)
Local Arrangements (PDF)
Important Dates for the 2010 WAI (PDF)
Last updated July 8, 2010