Your archives coursework so far has you feeling pretty great about processing and archival description, but what about the front of the house? As library and cultural heritage organizations increasingly become focused on the “service” aspect of their role in society, new archivists need to be motivated and able to excel in outreach?and advocacy endeavors.?Simmons GSLIS is responding to this need by offering a brand new course this spring called?Archives and Cultural Heritage Outreach. It is currently schedule from?Wednesday mornings(9:00-12:00), and will be taught by Donna Webber. ?Please read the course description and consider signing up for this exciting new course!

LIS 532E:?Archives and Cultural Heritage Outreach
Outreach and advocacy are critical components of successful archives and cultural heritage programs, encompassing broad areas of user concerns from digital exhibits to educational programs, to social responsibility. Students explore the principles of outreach as well as strategies for identifying partners and the needs of diverse user populations. They learn how to develop public and educational programs including exhibits, and publicity and marketing tools for many audiences. Students also examine professional ethics and core values of advocacy and social responsibility in national and international settings.

Prerequisites: LIS 407 AND LIS 438 or LIS 531