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Archival Education Resources

This site provides educational resources for organizations holding archives and historical records. Topics include archives basics, preservation, records management, digitization, collections care, and public services.

Welcome

Welcome! These resources are from reputable sources that provide opportunities to learn more about various topics related to caring for historical materials. 

Resource Categories

Archives Basics


An accordion file box and a file.

Photo Credit: Nevada Historical Society

Managing Records


Cardboard record cartons on metal shelves

Photo Credit: Nevada Historical Society

Collections Care


Conservation supplies on a table.

Photo Credit: Nevada State Archives

Preservation


Conservator, Michael Frazier, preserving a document.

Photo Credit: Nevada State Archives

Public Services


A research in her office.

Photo Credit: Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum

This microsite is provided as a courtesy by the Nevada State Historic Records Advisory Board (NVSHRAB). Resources are compiled and maintained by the NVSHRAB Education Subcommittee. Please submit comments, corrections, or additions through the Ask an Archivist online form.

 

The Nevada State Historical Records Advisory Board (NVSHRAB) receives funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Featured Opportunities

Disaster and Emergency Planning Refresher

Cost: $55

Location: Online

Date: August 19, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am (Pacific)

Description: Available through the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC). This webinar is designed to be a quick refresher of the basic concepts of preparing and planning for possible emergencies and disasters. It will talk about how and when to update your emergency plan, exercises you can do to keep your entire team prepared, and a review of first response steps to take in the event of an emergency.

Celebrating with Collections

Cost: FREE

Location: Online

Date: September 9, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am (Pacific)

Description: Available through the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC). When your community is celebrating a major anniversary, the public and press will be interested in museum and archival collections related to that time period. Before you bring out your most precious items, though, you'll want to learn the basics about how to protect them during handling, scanning, and exhibition.

In Perpetuity: Tips for Municipal Clerks and Government Agencies

Cost: $65.00

Location: Online

Date: On-Demand

Description: Available through the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC). By applying the preservation practices in this training webinar, municipal records holders can make the best decisions for the care and handling of their records.