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Archival Education Resources: Archives Basics

The following resources provide an introduction to managing an archives or historical records collection. Icons next to the links indicate the type of resource (text-based document, PDF, video, etc.).

Courses and Publications

Basics of Archives

Online, eight week course by the American Association for State and Local History. Self-paced but includes access to a facilitator. 

COST: $315 (non-members)

Society of American Archivists On-Demand Webcast Catalog

Recorded webcasts on a variety of topics. Can be filtered by SAA certificate track, including Arrangement and Description (A&D) and Digital Archival Specialist (DAS).

COST: Ranges from free - $399 (non-members)

Society of American Archivists Live Courses

In-person and virtual courses from the Society of American Archivists on a variety of topics.

COST: varies, ~$249-$749 (non-members)

Society of American Archivists Bookstore

Print and digital publications from the Society of American Archivists on a variety of topics

COST: varies depending on title