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Archival Sciences

The study focuses on acquiring in-depth knowledge that enables independent, original and scientific research work in a wide field of archival theory, archival practice and archival science as an independent, academic, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary science.

Research methods in archival studies and preparation of doctoral dissertationLessons learned are necessary for the planning, management and implementation of the most demanding scientific research projects and comparisons and analyses of research in the field of archival science, based on qualitative and quantitative and other research methods and models.

A wide research field within the doctoral study applies both to relations between documents and related entities, as well as with the archival records as a whole, with a special emphasis on authenticity, integrity, connectivity with record creators, records preservation, concepts of appraisal, the use and accessibility of archival records, as well as the storage and preservation of archival records in physical or electronic forms.

ENROLMENT CRITERIA

The following graduates can enrol in the Archival Sciences Doctoral Program :

  • of second-level study programs,

  • of study programs that train for occupations, regulated by EU directives or other uniform Masters study programs that are evaluated with 300 ECTS credits,

  • of previous (before Bologna) study programs to acquire a specialization and previously completed higher education professional program, accepted before June 11, 2004; to these candidates study obligations will be stipulated in the range of 30 to 60 credits before enrolling in the study program,

  • of study programs for acquiring a Master’s degree in science or specialization after completing the study a program to acquire university education, adopted before 11 June 2004; these candidates at doctoral study programs will have recognized study programs commitments of at least 60 ECTS,

  • of study programs for obtaining a university degree education, adopted before 11 June 2004.

Graduates from other national and foreign universities can enrol in accordance with the prescribed conditions as they apply to students of the Republic of Slovenia, after the official process of recognition of foreign education for continuing education at Alma Mater has established equivalence of previously acquired education abroad.


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Courses

YEAR 1

  Course ECTS
Total for year 1 60
1st semester
1 Relations of archival sciences 15
2 E-archiving and information infrastructure 15
2nd semester
3 Methodologies of scholarly research 20
4 Doctoral seminar – preparation of doctoral dissertation disposition 10

YEAR 2

  Course ECTS
Total for year 2 60
3rd semester
5 Methodology of preparation, production and regulation of scientific work 15
6 Research methods in archival sciences and preparation of doctoral thesis application 15
4th semester
7 Individual scientific research work 10
8 Elective course I 10
9 Elective course II 10

YEAR 3

  Course ECTS
Total for year 3 60
Total for Study programme 180
5th and 6th semester
10 Preparation of doctoral dissertation 60

ELECTIVE COURSES

  Course ECTS
1 Records management systems and archiving 10
2 Organizational systems in archival science 10
3 Typology of archival records 10
4 Basic elements of archival law 10
5 Elements of conservation and restoration of archival records 10
6 Languages and monuments - use, editions and conservation 10
7 The main facts of cultural development of Slovenian territory 10
8 Manners of archival use and protection of personal data 10
9 Preservation of electronic records in the private sector 10
10 Exploring the Web and Web Technology 10
11 Risk management in electronic archiving 10
12 Protection and maintenance of archival books and books in archives 10
13 Resources for Slovene Cultural History 10
14 Latin epigraphy 10
15 Latin palaeography 10
16 Archival records and legal interest 10
17 Protecting archival records in time of war and in cases of emergency 10

 

Faculty

Programs:

Undergraduate: Archives Management
Graduate: Archives and Records Management
Graduate: Archival Sciences

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Zdenka SEMLIČ RAJH, Archival Councillor, graduated in History at the University in Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts.  She obtained Master’s degree (M.Phil.) in the field of Information and Library science at the same faculty and is just about to complete the Ph.D. from the same field. In 2010, she was awarded with the title Archival Councillor given by the Ministry of Culture, which is the highest professional title in Slovenia. Since 1990, she has been employed at the Regional Archives Maribor and is involved in all aspects of records and archival management.  In the same year began her involvement with the International Institute for Archival Science (at that time still part of the Regional Archives Maribor), where she was the the Head of the Study Programme and was also responsible for international relations between 1990–2001. Today she holds the position of the IIAS Executive Board member. As a researcher in the field of archival science and records management, she is taking part in national and international research projects related to the archival professional standards, organisation of information and especially to the problems of the creation of headings, classifications and thesauri in archival institutions and retrieval of information.  She is the author many published and performed works related to archival science. In 2013, she became a lecturer for the field of Archival and Records Management Studies at the University Alma Mater Europaea – European Centre Maribor. From 2000-2004 she was a member of the ICA Committee on Buildings and Equipment in Temperate Climate (ICA/CBTE). She is a Chair of the Working Group for Slovenian Archival Terminology. Since 2014, she is a member of the ICA Experts Group for Archival Buildings and Environment. In 2014 she was the recipient of »Glazerjeva Award«, the highest award given by the City of Maribor for outstanding achievements in the field of culture in the past two years.

Advantages

Doctoral study of Archival Sciences enable candidates to have access to the most demanding skills and research needs in the field of archival theory and practice that are based on national and international foundations and standards. The study follows modern, scientific and research fields that represent the highest quality of addressing questions from the field of contemporary archival science.

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Employability

Doctoral study of Archival Sciences enable candidates to have access to the most demanding skills and research needs in the field of archival theory and practice that are based on national and international foundations and standards. The study follows modern, scientific and research fields that represent the highest quality of addressing questions from the field of contemporary archival science.

  • DURATION: 3 years
  • CREDITS: 180 ECTS
  • TITLE: Doctor of Archival Sciences
  • LOCATION: Slovenia, On - line
  • START DATES: October

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