BA Archival science

  As a storehouse of knowledge, archives have to be preserved and verified at regular intervals of time. The unique and valuable history can better be understood in context to the modern world through archives. To help in understanding the past records, professionals, known as archivists, are hired who exploit the archival heritage and convey the right information preserved by it to the world. As such, the main task of an archivist is to conserve, repair, rehabilitate, store, and handle the heritages scientifically. Besides, he/she also identifies and preserves a wide range of records, like historical letters, manuscripts, diaries, photographs, coins, maps, films, and video recordings by maintaining their originality. Today, almost every field needs an archivist to store its valuable records and documents in a professional manner. Out of the enormous distinct opportunities available to make a flourishing career in, one can opt for archival science and become a successful archivist.

Courses

  • - B.A. Archival Science
  • - M.A. Archival Science
  • - Diploma

Colleges / Institute

  • Patna University
  • Banaras Hindu University
  • University of Ajmer

Job roles –

  • evaluating, selecting, retrieving and arranging materials
  • answering inquiries
  • organizing publicity events such as talks and exhibitions
  • making the archives accessible to a wide range of users
  • storing and preserving perishable documents
  • producing teaching materials
  • identifying and bidding for funding
  • negotiating the acquisition of new collections
  • supervising staff and budgets.