Introductory Archive Workshop for Religious Communities

Ronkonkoma, New York, June 2014

                       Registration open until May 1, 2014

The Catholic Library Association will sponsor its sixth Introductory Archive Workshop for Religious Communities to be held at the Cenacle Retreat House, Ronkonkoma, NY from June 15-20, 2014. The 5-day intensive program is directed toward individuals who are interested in learning about archival theory and practice or who wish to update their archival training.

Unlike other archival workshops, the sessions will focus on the unique types of records found in the archives of men’s and women’s religious communities. These records document not only the communities themselves, but also the evolution of Catholicism in the United States, and its impact on educational, social and charitable institutions that shaped the nation’s history. 

The program is directed by two professional religious archivists, Malachy McCarthy of the Claretian Missionaries Archives USA in Chicago and Grant Gerlich of the Mercy Heritage Center in Belmont, NY. The workshop will include lectures, tours, and opportunities for sharing experiences.

Complete program and registration information and a registration form are posted on the Catholic Library Association website at http://www.cathla.org/archives-workshop or contact the CLA at cla2@cathla.org or phone 312-739-1776.