Archivist Course
What will I learn?
Unlock the secrets to effective archival management with our comprehensive Archivist Course. This course, designed for Humanities professionals in Namibia, covers essential skills such as creating catalogue entries, implementing digital access strategies, and understanding metadata standards. Delve into organising archives using classification systems, time period categorisation, and subject matter organisation. Master research techniques, preservation methods, and problem-solving strategies to overcome common archival challenges. Enhance your expertise and ensure the long-term preservation of historical materials.
Apoia's Unique Features
Develop skills
Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below
Master cataloguing: Create precise and accessible catalogue entries.
Implement digital access: Develop strategies for online archive accessibility for the Namibian context.
Apply metadata standards: Ensure consistent and accurate archival metadata, adhering to relevant standards.
Organise archives: Use classification systems for efficient archive management.
Preserve artifacts: Learn essential techniques for artifact and document conservation.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.
- Select which chapter to commence with
- Add or remove chapters
- Increase or decrease the course workload
Examples of chapters you can include
You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below
This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.