Advanced Appraisal for Archivists #0158

Registration Type	Fees: Early-Bird / Regular
KSHRAB Scholarship (Kentucky Residents Only)	KSHRAB is granting a full scholarship—at the early bird rate—to individuals who work or reside in the state of Kentucky. Participants who register after that date will be charged the $50 difference.
Full Registration #0158	SAA Member $185 / $235 Employees of Member Institutions $210 / $260 Nonmember $235 / $285

Workshop Agenda

Event Name	Date & Time	Instructors/Speakers & CEUs
Advanced Appraisal for Archivists #0158	Mon, Jun 07, 2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Frank Boles (Instructor) Archival Recertification Credits-ARCs: 5 General CEU Credits: 0.75

Workshop Description

So you’re familiar with the fundamentals of appraisal as presented in SAA’s Selecting and Appraising Archives and Manuscripts (AFS II) and/or you’ve attended a Basic Appraisal workshop. What’s next? This seminar builds this knowledge by focusing on four important components of appraisal that aren’t included in the “fundamentals”: 1) The interrelationship of basic archival theory with appraisal theory (how we think about the concept of records and the purpose of archives, and how that intersects with how we think about selecting records); 2) the seemingly intractable problem of applying appraisal theory and method in practice adequate to the huge amount of material to be appraised; 3) archival ethics as it applies to collection development, donor relations, and appraisal; and 4) the theory, method, practice, and policy of re-appraisal and de-accessioning.

In this seminar, you’ll:

• Discuss the implications of different theories about archives for the theory and method of appraisal;
• Consider the reasons for the disjuncture between appraisal theory and appraisal practice;
• Identify specific techniques to bring the practice of appraisal into congruence with the number and bulk of materials to be appraised (think if it as MPLP for appraisal);
• Grapple with some of the ethical issues embedded in appraisal and related functions (collection development and donor relations); and
• Move from understanding the theory of reappraisal to its practice, including specific attention to donor relations and other “political” considerations.

Who should attend?  Archivists who have experience in appraisal and managers/administrators of archival programs.

Testimonials

When participants were asked “what aspect of the workshop methods/materials was most valuable to you?” responses included:

• “Background history of appraisal to present day and open discussion about issues.”
• “The discussion about ethics/examinations of case studies. Helpful to hear how other archivists would handle certain situations.”
• “Discussion of reappraisal policies and practice & discussion of history of appraisal - no universal solution - take what applies and works for your institution.”
• “The notebook of slides was very convenient for note taking and will be an excellent review of course information. These classes are always very inspiring and informative.”    

Attendance is limited to 40.