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authorizes: us-005574
general description: The Robert D. Farber University Archives serves as the central repository for information and records created by, for, and about Brandeis University. Its mission is to identify, collect, preserve, and make available permanent records of historical, administrative, and research value to the Brandeis community and to provide a useful information service to its members and the general public. The Archives seeks to advance the educational and research aims of Brandeis University and to promote knowledge and understanding of its origins, goals, strategic plans, programs, and culture. The Archives works in support of the University’s goals regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is informed by anti-oppressive standards and practices as they evolve within the archives profession.* To achieve its mission, the Robert D. Farber University Archives recognizes a two-fold responsibility. It has a primary responsibility to collect, appraise, arrange, describe, preserve, and provide access to recorded data in all formats produced as part of the official business of the University. Therefore, the Archives actively collects materials that reflect all aspects of the University's functions in the areas of administration, teaching, research, program development, public relations, student support, and cultural enrichment, as well as the Brandeis activities of faculty, staff, students and alumni. Second, the Archives serves academic research and scholarship by publicizing the content, value, and potential uses of its archival collections to the University and larger research communities. Through classroom instruction, public exhibitions, and community outreach programming, the Archives promotes the importance of its collections in documenting, and facilitating research into the unique history and mission of Brandeis University.
type: Mandate