Not to mention "archival type activity" is more than a little vague,
considering how intensely specific archival work can be.

I suggest passing along a list of professional associations for her to
follow up with and let her ask the questions based on established work
history, experience and the kind of archival work she wishes to become
expert in.

Just my two coppers worth,

-Trevor

On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 8:44 AM, Chris Flynn <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Todd,
>
> IMO the certifications don't make you an expert. They do provide a shared
> baseline of competence. You can tell your CEO to send his daughter to
> Western Washington University to get a masters in archives and records
> management. After working in the profession for a while she can sit for the
> certification sit fir the Academy of Certified Archivist exam. The other
> certifications, ICRM, CDIA have little or nothing to do with archival
> practices.
>
> Chris Flynn
>
> > Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:23:44 -0500
> > From: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Question from the CEO - Your input is appreciated
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> >
> > Our CEO sent me the following question last night:
> >
> > "I have a daughter who has a History Degree and is pursuing a Masters in
> > Public History at Middle Tenn State University in Murfreesboro, TN.  But,
> one
> > thing she is really interested in, and has worked quite a bit in already,
> > is “archival” type activity.
> >
> > Question:
> >
> > What type of certifications do you have as part of your resume that makes
> > you an expert in the field of document management, records, information,
> > etc.?
> >
> > This is something she has expressed an interest in.  Any other advice or
> input
> > would be appreciated."
> >
> > I was going to talk about ARMA, ICRM, AIIM and the certifications and
> > continuing education you can obtain through these organizations. However,
> I
> > know there are many on this list who have a background in archiving and
> > library/information science and I would like to get your feedback on
> education
> > and experience that have proven rewarding on both a personal and
> > professional level.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Todd Johnson, CRM, ermm
> > Analyst - Records & Information Management
> > Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline
> > 4700 Hwy 56
> > Owensboro, KY 42301
> > Direct: (270) 852-4512
> >
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