Few archives programs can rival that of the School of Information when it comes to presenting a comprehensive package of instructional leadership and ground-breaking practical experience opportunities to both master's and doctoral students.
SI takes the best aspects of traditional archival teaching and research and applies them to novel problems of online access, digital preservation, and electronic records management.
Distinguishing features of the program include breadth (seven courses in ARM alone), emphasis on modern records and modern technology, and the mixture of classroom instruction with practical engagement. The archives program is grounded in SI's interdisciplinary foundations with opportunities for students to stretch the traditional boundaries of archival work.
You'll learn from internationally recognized faculty engaged in research in digital preservation, electronic records policy and management, recordkeeping practices, user needs, and access systems. SI boasts five faculty members, four of whom are fellows of the Society of American Archivists.
Students enjoy internships around the U.S. and abroad. You'll gain valuable experience at the many archives, libraries, and special collections in Southeast Michigan, including the:
Bentley Historical Library
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Graduate Library Special Collections
Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research
Any of the many museums on campus
Among the venues where our graduates work are the:
For application materials and upcoming admissions deadlines, read SI's application information. The faculty coordinator for the ARM specialization for the 2008-2009 academic year is Associate Professor Paul Conway, who can be contacted at pconway@umich.edu.
ARM is one of nine specializations within the Master of Science in Information program at the School of Information. For information about the other MSI specializations, visit their respective links:
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