Archives (within or post MSLIS)

This 12-credit Advanced Certificate in Archives can be taken as part of a student's MSLIS degree or as a post master's certificate for those holding an MLS from as ALA accredited program.

Designed to prepare students for careers in archives (both digital and physical) and related fields such as special collections, digital libraries and records management, this course of study provides both archival theory, practice and research. Considered part of the broader field of Cultural Informatics, archives and digital archives have wide application in today's information landscape.

For matriculated Pratt-SILS students, to enroll, complete and sign an application form and mail or deliver in person to the SILS office.

For those holding an MLS, please contact the SILS office if you wish to apply for the post MLS archives certificate. 212-647-7682

Program Requirements                                                                                                          

Four 3-credit courses as follows:

Two Required Courses:

LIS 625 - Management of Archives & Special Collections
LIS 698 - Practicum/Internship in Archives and Archives Project

Two courses from the following list:

LIS 632 Conservation & Preservation
LIS 650 Principles of Records Management
LIS 689 Special Collections Institutes
LIS 665 Projects in Digital Archives
LIS 663 Metadata, Description and Access
LIS 669 Management of Electronic Records
LIS 686 Performing Arts Librarianship at NYPL, LPA Lincoln Center
LIS 694 Film and Media Collections
LIS 695 Photography Collections at International Center for Photography
LIS 697 Special Topics in Archives and Manuscripts
LIS 697 Ephemera Collections
LIS 697 Cultural Heritage Conservation (Florence Summer
Program with the SACI School.

Total = 12 credits (four 3-credit courses)

Recommended related elective courses

LIS 613 Government Information Sources
LIS 619 International Information Sources
LIS 634 Abstracting & Indexing
LIS 642 Thesaurus Design & Construction
LIS 660 Collection Management
LIS 662 Advanced Cataloging & Classification
LIS 697 Advanced Web Design

Pratt-SILS Archives Certificate Program is a registered program
with NY State Department of Higher Education