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Call for Applications: Scotland SOIS: In the Scottish Archive

Posted January 17, 2020

This focused learning course centers on theory and practices of archivists and related professionals in the United Kingdom, and provides to the student an opportunity to develop international competencies and confidence to meet the global professional world. We will consider comparisons and contrasts between the UK and US archival professions, and explore international projects and connections. Learning will occur through pre-travel readings, lectures and class discussion, in-country observation and travel, and other forms of on-site learning. The student is expected to bring to the course basic knowledge of archival/library fields in the United States, so as to be able to think comparatively. The travel portion of the course is based at Dalkeith Palace near Edinburgh, Scotland.

Open to students from all institutions but preference is given to UWM MLIS Archives Program students. 

 

Program Leader: Katie Blank, School of Information Studies ([email protected])

Program Leader: Ellen Engseth, School of Information Studies ([email protected])

CIE Study Abroad Contacts: Kate Betka, Center for International Education ([email protected])

  • Contact for administrative questions about the application, registration, program cost, etc.

Credits: 3 graduate credits in Information Studies (497)

 

How it Works:

This program requires an online application and other required documents found as part of the online application; see list of application materials below.  Most application materials will be submitted electronically. All materials must be received by the application deadline.

 

Timeline

  1. Meet with your academic advisor to discuss how this program works with your degree.

  2. Complete the study abroad application process by the March 1 deadline.

  3. Receive application status notification by March 15.

  4. Attend pre-departure orientations/meetings.

  5. Complete post-acceptance application materials by May 8.

  6. Fees are posted to PAWS a minimum of 1 week prior to departure.

  7. Depart for the United Kingdom on June 24, and have the experience of a lifetime

 

Applying for a Passport:

Passports need to be valid for at least six months past the program’s end date. The CIE Study Abroad office strongly recommends that you expedite your passport application. Information on how to apply for a passport can be found here.

 

Eligibility

  • 3.0 GPA

  • Graduate class standing

  • INFOST 650, or instructor permission 

  • Good academic standing 

  • No academic disciplinary record on campus

 

Application Requirements:

Deadline: March 1, 2020

Application Materials:

  • $100 non-refundable application fee (may be paid online via credit card or in person by check, money order, or cashiers check made payable to “UW-Milwaukee”)

  • One academic recommendation

  • One short essay

  • Unofficial UWM transcript (non-UWM students must submit an official transcript from their home institution)

  • Copy of a valid passport (or proof of purchase)

  • Read and e-sign required documents

 

To view all available information on the program and apply, please visit the following link. 

 

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