OBRAZOVAN ARHIVSKI KADAR KAO NEOPHODAN PREDUSLOV ZA USPJEH ARHIVSKE STRUKE – SLUČAJ U BOSNI I HERCEGOVINI
EDUCATED PERSONNEL OF ARCHIVES AS NECESSARY PRECONDITION FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE ARCHIVAL PROFESSION

Summary/Abstract: In the modern world, archival science is an independent discipline within the field of information science, and is undergoing constant development. Because of this, different educational models have been developed, as well as different programs and methods by which archival studies are taught at colleges and universities. Due to its inclusion in a modern IT environment, the self-concept of archival professionals is changing too. Archivists are now often thought of and defined as IT experts, which is incorrect, since the work of the archivist remains rooted in traditional approaches, even if it may employ modern information technology. The education of archivists on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the academic sphere did not develop for a number of reasons. But professional training within the field exists and should be supported, because the archival field can continue to thrive and prosper in our country only with the existence of trained archival staff. Certainly, we should continue to support the kinds of training programs that do exist, both for groups and for individuals, within the field. But the establishment of real academic programs and departments for archival science – either alone or with other heritage sectors – is an essential prerequisite for the further progress and survival of the archival profession in our country.

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