Lesson 1 Introduction
Glossary
Course Objectives
Course Overview
Lesson 2 Introduction
Provenance
Original Order
Collections and Series
Step 1: Research
Step 2: Look for Collections and Series
Step 3: Decide an Arrangement Scheme and Plan for Preservation
Step 4: Make a Plan
Lesson 2 Summary
Lesson 3 Introduction
Preservation of What?
Some Basic Rules for Handling Materials During Processing
Processing Supplies
Loose Paper
Bound Volumes
Maps, Architectural Drawings and Other Oversized Documents
Photographic Media
Scrapbooks
Newsclippings Within a Collection
Microfilm and Microfiche
Audio and Video Magnetic Tapes
Additional Resources
Lesson 3 Summary
Lesson 4 Introduction
More About Description
Catalogs
Finding Aids
Writing Your Own Finding Aids
Practice with Finding Aids
Lesson 4 Summary
Lesson 5 Introduction
Scenario
Background Research
Identify the Original Order
Review the Records
Preservation Decisions
What’s Your Plan?
The Research is Done –Let’s Get to Work!
Arranging Decision
Let the Preservation Begin!
Filing
Boxing
The Finishing Touches
The Finding Aid
Lesson 5 Summary
How to Take the Course Exam
