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Archives Management for Tribal Organizations
Natural Resources

July 30, 2009 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST
ONLINE
$95

Online training from the most trusted training provider in Indian Country!

Avoid expensive and time-consuming travel. Now you can sit at your desk and learn from the best. The same great training you’ve come to expect from Falmouth Institute. 60-minute interactive programs designed to fit your busy schedule at the most convenient location possible — your office or home.

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Establishing and maintaining an archive for tribal records is an important step in preserving your tribe’s legacy and protecting its history. Photographs, recordings, letters and books must be stored using particular methods and materials to ensure their continued preservation into the future. During this session, you'll learn how to create an archive to protect your tribe’s treasured past. Don’t risk losing valuable documents to dust, humidity and improper storage — protect your tribe’s legacy for future generations by learning how to look after its historical records.

Instructor: Laura Myford *

*Instructor subject to change.

Topics that will be covered include:

  • What materials to keep in an archive
  • Important considerations when establishing archives
  • How to accession materials
  • Proper organization and recording procedures
  • Establishing archives policies
  • Protecting the collection
    • Archival materials
    • Storage techniques
  • Specific advice for papers, photographs, recordings, and books
  • Dealing with challenges, such as limited funding

More about online training.

If you’re new to online training, you'll be amazed at the interactive and engaging experience that awaits you. Upon your paid registration you'll receive a link to Elluminate™ — our online training vendor — so that you can configure your computer and make sure that you have what you need to be an active participant in our session. Elluminate™ will provide technical support if you have any problems. Elluminate™ is completely cross-platform and will work whether you have a Windows PC, Mac, Solaris or Linux workstation. It is optimized for low bandwidth, will work with all Internet connections and is designed to enable users with disabilities to fully participate.

Once you enter our online classroom, you’ll find all the tools you need to be fully involved in the online session. You’ll be able to ask or type questions to our instructor or moderators and will be able to show your approval or register confusion. You can participate confidentially in surveys, raise your hand, even write on the white board. Don’t miss out on this exciting cost-effective way to gain the knowledge that you need to handle the challenges of your job and move your organization forward.


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