University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Information and Library Science)

There is a great need for formal archival education in policy related to electronic records. The School of Information and Library Science and Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH), partnering with the National Archives and Records Administration, the University Archives at UNC-CH, and the State Archives of North Carolina (North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources), will further develop a dual master's degree program in public administration and library or information science with an emphasis in digital curation. This project will provide scholarships for individuals seeking the dual degree, intensive field experiences in agencies dealing directly with public electronic records, and support for one PhD student studying in this area. It is hoped that this project will provide not only a model for other programs but also a cohort of highly trained individuals who will help government archives protect the public's interest in preserving electronic government records.