Understanding Archives: An Introduction to Archival Basics 

While proper archival procedures help ensure safe and effective management of collections, the individuals who care for collections also play a key role. However, volunteers, historians, and other professionals at collecting institutions may find themselves in the position of "archivist" without formal training in the profession. Topics covered during this workshop will include the fundamentals of archival appraisal, acquisition, and access; proper storage materials; and the most common preservation problems found within paper-based archival collections. This workshop will also touch briefly on processing, arrangement, and description.

This workshop will be presented in five different locations.

Wednesday, September 25 
The Farmers’ Museum and Fenimore Art Museum
Otsego County – Cooperstown, NY
fenimoreartmuseum.org

Tuesday, October 1
Huntington Public Library
Suffolk County – Huntington, NY
myhpl.org

Friday, October 11
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery & Permanent Collection, St. Lawrence University
St. Lawrence County – Canton, NY
stlawu.edu/gallery

Wednesday, October 23
Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua County – Chautauqua, NY
archives.chq.org

Friday, October 25
Holland Land Office Museum
Genesee County – Batavia, NY
hollandlandoffice.com

Speakers:
Anastasia Matijkiw, Program Manager, DHPSNY
Kate Philipson, Archives Specialist, DHPSNY 

Times:
Registration: 9:15 am – 9:30 am
Program: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Important Registration Information

• The registration deadline for each workshop is two weeks before the workshop date.
• You must complete a separate registration for each individual attending the workshop. You must complete the entire registration form for each attendee to guarantee a spot at the workshop. 
• A reminder email will be sent one week prior to each workshop date. If you believe you have registered but have not received a reminder, please contact us at info@dhpsny.org to confirm that you are registered.
• If online registration is inconvenient, you may also call us at (215) 545-0613.