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Educating for the Archival Multiverse
American Archivist (2011)
  • The Archival Education and Research Institute (AERI), Pluralizing the Archival Curriculum Group (PACG), The Archival Education and Research Institute (AERI), Pluralizing the Archival Curriculum Group (PACG)
  • Kimberly D. Anderson, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Joel A. Blanco-Rivera, University of Pittsburgh
  • Snowden Becker, University of Texas at Austin
  • Michelle Caswell
  • I-Ting Emily Chu, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Morgan Daniels, University of Michigan
  • Shannon Faulkhead, Monash University
  • Anne Gilliland, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Amy Greer, Simmons College
  • Francesca Guerra, University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Tyrone Howard, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Trond Jacobsen, University of Michigan
  • David Kim, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Allison Krebs, University of Washington
  • Andrew J. Lau, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Sue McKemmish, Monash University
  • Ellen Pearlstein, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Liladhar R. Pendse, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Ricardo Punzalan, University of Michigan
  • Elizabeth Shepherd, University College London
  • Joanna Steele, University of Michigan
  • Kelvin L. White, University of Oklahoma
  • Milna Willer
  • Vivian Wong, University of California, Los Angeles
Abstract

Diversity addresses issues of inclusivity and the systemic nature of exclusivity in various settings, including the role of archival education in preparing new generations of archival practitioners, educators, and researchers. This article discusses why pluralist approaches might help to achieve greater diversity and cultural sensitivity in practice and scholarship. It addresses three key components of such approaches: identifying ways in which dominant cultural paradigms narrow archival pedagogy and practice; envisioning and exploring alternatives to these paradigms; and developing an archival educational framework to promote a critique of professional and societal norms and include diverse perspectives on archival theory and practice. The article calls for a broader conversation on these issues engaging archival academics and students, professional associations, roundtables and caucuses, accrediting bodies, archival employers, funding agencies, and the diverse communities who create, manage, and use records.

Keywords
  • History,
  • Arts,
  • Humanities,
  • Cultural Heritage,
  • Information Storage and Retrieval,
  • Library Science,
  • Archives,
  • Information Professions,
  • Perservation,
  • Recordkeeping
Disciplines
Publication Date
Spring 2011
Citation Information
The Archival Education and Research Institute (AERI), Pluralizing the Archival Curriculum Group (PACG), Kimberly D. Anderson, Joel A. Blanco-Rivera, Snowden Becker, et al.. "Educating for the Archival Multiverse" American Archivist Vol. 74 Iss. 1 (2011)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kimberly_anderson/1/