Association holds workshop for archivists from religious communities

Published: 2007-08-23

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (CNS) -- The Catholic Library Association's introductory archives workshop for religious communities in July at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Snows in Belleville, Ill., gave novices as well as seasoned archivists from 32 communities an introduction to archival theory and practice and current trends in the field. Archivists from 18 states and Newfoundland in Canada gathered in Belleville July 15-20. A second workshop is planned for Oct. 7-12 in Malvern, Pa., and according to the Pittsfield-based association the event is already oversubscribed. In a recent news release the Catholic Library Association said it will offer the workshop on an annual basis beginning in the summer of 2009. It will return to Belleville that year and in 2010 it will be held in California. Association officials said the workshop is one phase of its commitment to foster the preservation and protection of U.S. Catholic materials. By educating the archivists of religious communities, individuals will be trained to save and make accessible materials reflecting the religious charism and work of their communities for future generations.

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