The Basics of Archives online course is designed to give organizations and individuals who are responsible for the care of historical records an introduction to the core aspects of managing and protecting historical records collections, using appropriate principles and best practices.

The course consists of seven lessons:

• Archives and Archivists
• Acquiring Your Collections
• Processing Collections
• Housing Your Collections
• Access and Outreach
• Digital Records
• Digitization

Basics of Archives is online, self-paced course with instructor feedback and takes15-20 hours to be completed anytime during the five-week course session. There are no required times to be online.

For more information visit the AASLH website online courses page or contact Alex Collins AASLH, Education and Service Coordinator, at learn@aaslh.org or 615-320-3203.