Archival Education in Scandinavian Countries
TURKISH LIBRARIANSHIP, vol.22, no.1, pp.25-58, 2008 (ESCI, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 22 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2008
- Journal Name: TURKISH LIBRARIANSHIP
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.25-58
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Every country has responsibilities to provide the necessary personnel needed for their archival inheritance by education. Education can be shaped through tradition, historical inheritance and scientific necessities by defining the right educational method. Scandinavian countries have determined different education models based on their tradition, historical inheritance and requirements. In this article we focused on the formation of archival tradition, application of archival education in Scandinavian countries and the influence of the developments taking place in Europe on these countries. The relation between the archival education in European and Scandinavian countries is evaluated through a comparative method, and similarities to other countries are also evaluated. Finally, the present situation of archival education and the measures needed in this field are taken into consideration