Overview
Archival Science and Manuscriptology is a very interesting field of study. Archival science concerns with building and curating archives and collecting papers, documents, files, photos and other recordings of historical significance. An archivist not only curates archives and acquires recorded materials but also seeks to evaluate and appraise them to ensure their reliability and integrity. Manuscriptology, on the other hand, focuses on historical and literary aspects of archaeological finds. These include studying evidences of historical value through rare paper manuscripts and old palm leaf manuscripts. It also includes studying epigraphs and evidences of underwater archaeology. As such, this course is very suitable for those who have a passion for historical records and artefacts and desires to make a career out of it.
Eligibility and course duration
An undergraduate degree preferably in the field of history, archaeology, library science, political science, archival science and other similar branches of studies. The duration of the course is 1 year.
More about courses on archival science
Through this course you will be getting a better understanding about archives and how archival materials are evaluated, stored and archived for future references. Archival records could be preserved in different forms like papers, books, leaflets, letters, maps, manuscripts, photographs, drawings and plans. They could also be stored using video and audio records, film clippings, photo copying and so on. In this course, among other topics, you will be studying about the fundamentals of archival science, archives in India, the basic elements of manuscriptology and history of India from the pre-historic to present day. There will be references to related subjects like museology, which deals with the study of museums and their upkeep. You will be studying about repositories, which are physical facilities like buildings, where archival records are kept and are the best places to preserve records of our rich cultural heritage and history. You also get to learn about government agencies and organizations who are into managing and preserving materials with historical perspectives.
Career prospects
The post graduate diploma course in archival science and manuscriptology opens up opportunities mainly in the government sector in agencies and organizations looking after historical records. You could be working in repositories, museums, universities, etc. You could become archivists, record managers, microphotographists, film archivists or preservationists. You could pursue other postgraduate programs in Archives Keeping, Archives Documentation & Management, Library Science or masters program in related subjects. For the research oriented, there are M.Phil and PhD programs too.
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