Course Information
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| Credits | 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs |
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| Registration dates | We accept registrations through the first week of classes, unless enrollment is full, and unless the class was canceled before it started due to low enrollment. |
Archival Leadership: Leading People, Organizations, and Change
$250.00
Dates: July 5 - August 1Credits: 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs
Strong archival organizations require more than technical expertise; they require thoughtful, adaptable, and ethical leaders. Whether supervising a small team, managing an archival program, coordinating projects, or influencing organizational decisions, archivists are increasingly expected to lead people, navigate change, manage resources, and advocate for the value of archives.
This four-week online course introduces participants to the principles and practices of archival leadership. Moving beyond traditional management training, the course explores leadership as both a personal practice and an organizational responsibility. Participants will examine leadership styles, organizational culture, communication, supervision, strategic planning, advocacy, and change management while considering the unique challenges and opportunities facing archival institutions today.
Through readings, case studies, discussions, and practical assignments, participants will develop the confidence and skills needed to lead within archives of all sizes and types. Although the course addresses many of the administrative responsibilities associated with management, including budgeting, human resources, and organizational planning, sit also emphasizes relationship-building, ethical decision-making, and inclusive leadership as essential components of effective archival practice.
This course is intended for archivists, records professionals, and cultural heritage workers who are preparing for leadership roles, are new to management, or wish to strengthen their leadership skills regardless of their current position.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish between leadership and management and explain the role of each within archival organizations.
- Assess their own leadership strengths, values, and areas for professional growth.
- Apply effective approaches to supervising staff, supporting teams, and fostering healthy workplace cultures.
Develop strategies for leading organizational change and communicating effectively with staff, administrators, and external stakeholders. - Apply principles of strategic planning and advocacy to advance archival programs and services.
- Evaluate leadership decisions using ethical, inclusive, and community-centered frameworks.
- Create a personal leadership development plan that supports continued professional growth.
Course Description
Strong archival organizations require more than technical expertise; they require thoughtful, adaptable, and ethical leaders. Whether supervising a small team, managing an archival program, coordinating projects, or influencing organizational decisions, archivists are increasingly expected to lead people, navigate change, manage resources, and advocate for the value of archives.
This four-week online course introduces participants to the principles and practices of archival leadership. Moving beyond traditional management training, the course explores leadership as both a personal practice and an organizational responsibility. Participants will examine leadership styles, organizational culture, communication, supervision, strategic planning, advocacy, and change management while considering the unique challenges and opportunities facing archival institutions today.
Through readings, case studies, discussions, and practical assignments, participants will develop the confidence and skills needed to lead within archives of all sizes and types. Although the course addresses many of the administrative responsibilities associated with management, including budgeting, human resources, and organizational planning, sit also emphasizes relationship-building, ethical decision-making, and inclusive leadership as essential components of effective archival practice.
This course is intended for archivists, records professionals, and cultural heritage workers who are preparing for leadership roles, are new to management, or wish to strengthen their leadership skills regardless of their current position.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish between leadership and management and explain the role of each within archival organizations.
- Assess their own leadership strengths, values, and areas for professional growth.
- Apply effective approaches to supervising staff, supporting teams, and fostering healthy workplace cultures.
Develop strategies for leading organizational change and communicating effectively with staff, administrators, and external stakeholders. - Apply principles of strategic planning and advocacy to advance archival programs and services.
- Evaluate leadership decisions using ethical, inclusive, and community-centered frameworks.
- Create a personal leadership development plan that supports continued professional growth.
Rebecka Taves Sheffield
Rebecka Taves Sheffield is an archivist, educator, and policy advisor based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She researches and advises in the areas of recordkeeping and archives, information and data governance, cultural heritage, and 2SLGBTQ+ histories. Rebecka has served as a senior policy advisor for the Archives of Ontario and currently works with Ontario Digital Service. Previously, she was the executive director of the ArQuives: Canada’s LGBTQ+ Archives. Rebecka has taught at the University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, Simmons University, and the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign. She is the author of Documenting Rebellions: A Study of Four Lesbian and Gay Archives in Queer Times (Litwin, 2020). She is online at www.rebeckasheffield.com.
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