AR1A131 Information Technology in Archival Science

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Stanislav Bárta, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Petr Elbel, Ph.D.
Department of Auxiliary Historical Sciences and Archive Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Martina Maradová
Supplier department: Department of Auxiliary Historical Sciences and Archive Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 8:00–9:40 G02
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The main aim of the seminar is to develop students’ computer literacy in keeping with the needs of archival practice. Graduates will acquire basic skills for working with applications and data systems, digitization, search activities and presenting outputs.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
- explain basic IT concepts;
- characterize database systems and computer networks;
- use basic office tools in archival practice;
- explain the specifics of basic software programmes used in archival practice;
- explain the basic concepts of electronic records management and e-government;
- describe basic digitization initiatives by Czech archives.
Syllabus
  • Basic IT concepts, text editors, spreadsheets, database systems, data processing, computer networks, the basics of graphics and typography, presentations, digitization, basic programmes in archival practice, electronic records management, data boxes, Czech archival science on the internet, principles of security.
Teaching methods
Seminar based on theoretical and practical experience. Some of the seminars will take place at selected archival sites involved in digitization (especially the Brno City Archive).
Assessment methods
Credit based on completing a practical assignment (30%), a test (50%) and a discussion of the test and practical assignment (20%).
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2018, recent)
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