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Educating For The Archival Multiverse, Kimberly D. Anderson, Joel A. Blanco-Rivera, Snowden Becker, Michelle Caswell, I-Ting Emily Chu, Morgan Daniels, Shannon Faulkhead, Anne Gilliland, Amy Greer, Francesca Guerra, Tyrone Howard, Trond Jacobsen, David Kim, Allison Krebs, Andrew J. Lau, Sue Mckemmish, Ellen Pearlstein, Liladhar R. Pendse, Ricardo Punzalan, Elizabeth Shepherd, Joanna Steele, Kelvin L. White, Milna Willer, Vivian Wong
Educating For The Archival Multiverse, Kimberly D. Anderson, Joel A. Blanco-Rivera, Snowden Becker, Michelle Caswell, I-Ting Emily Chu, Morgan Daniels, Shannon Faulkhead, Anne Gilliland, Amy Greer, Francesca Guerra, Tyrone Howard, Trond Jacobsen, David Kim, Allison Krebs, Andrew J. Lau, Sue Mckemmish, Ellen Pearlstein, Liladhar R. Pendse, Ricardo Punzalan, Elizabeth Shepherd, Joanna Steele, Kelvin L. White, Milna Willer, Vivian Wong
Kimberly D. Anderson
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. …
Review: Personal Archives And A New Archival Calling: Readings, Reflections, And Ruminations, Kimberly D. Anderson
Review: Personal Archives And A New Archival Calling: Readings, Reflections, And Ruminations, Kimberly D. Anderson
Kimberly D. Anderson
Within the archival community, the concept of personal archives has evolved from that of the private papers of well-known and/or powerful individuals (literary manuscripts, private diaries of administrators, etc.) to incorporate the daily recordkeeping and memory practices of potentially all individuals, regardless of their status. With the advent of digital technologies, the ability to create and share evidence of self, family, and community has grown in the public consciousness. Richard Cox’s new book Personal Archives and a New Archival Calling is an appeal to archivists to tap into this increased awareness and to develop a “new partnership” with the public.