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Project Management and Communication

Code: 44751 ECTS Credits: 9
2024/2025
Degree Type Year
4318290 Archival Studies and Information Governance OB 2

Contact

Name:
Xavier Carmaniu Mainadé
Email:
xavier.carmaniu@uab.cat

Teachers

Antoni Esparó Torras
Anna Vila Espuña
Marc Ambit Fernández

Teaching groups languages

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Prerequisites

 

L1. Marketing and Communication

No requirements

L2. Preventive conservation and archival equipment

No requeriments

L3. Project Management

No requirements


Objectives and Contextualisation

 

L1. Marketing and Communication

  • Knowing both the basic concepts and the basic techniques of marketing and communication as well as the latest trends that are being developed in the world of cultural communication in general.
  • Learning to apply all these acquired knowledge about the archives and know how to apply them both from the archives themselves and from the perspective of the independent professional.

 

L2. Preventive conservation and archival equipment

  • Providing basic knowledge so that the student at the end of the course can identify the materials that make up a document collection, evaluate its conservation status, and determine the treatments and preventive measures to be taken to guarantee its conservation in it future.
  • Providing knowledge about the different aspects that determine the good physical state of a fund, both in its normal storage, and during handling, during the consultation, digitization or exposure. The lines of action to be adopted in a preventive or direct manner on the documents. 

L3. Project Management

  • Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of project management.
  • Learn skills and practical techniques for effective planning, execution, monitoring and control of projects.
  • Develop the ability to plan and manage projects.
  • Develop skills related to problem solving and communication skills in the context of project management.

Learning Outcomes

  1. CA25 (Competence) Devise a communication system and preservation conditions for an archive centre, using non-sexist language and from an ethical, democratic perspective of archival science.
  2. CA25 (Competence) Devise a communication system and preservation conditions for an archive centre, using non-sexist language and from an ethical, democratic perspective of archival science.
  3. CA26 (Competence) Design the process and quality management system of an archive centre in keeping with the principles of ethical responsibility and respect for diversity.
  4. CA26 (Competence) Design the process and quality management system of an archive centre in keeping with the principles of ethical responsibility and respect for diversity.
  5. KA36 (Knowledge) Describe the project management and strategic planning of an archive centre.
  6. KA37 (Knowledge) Describe the communication, marketing, dissemination and educational services of archives.
  7. KA38 (Knowledge) Identify pathologies and preventive conservation of physical documentation.
  8. SA29 (Skill) Determine an archive centre's management system.
  9. SA30 (Skill) Identify the equipment and conditions of archive services.
  10. SA31 (Skill) Develop communication and marketing plans for an archive.

Content

L1. Marketing and Communcation 

1. Introduction to marketing

2. The marketing plan

3. The communication plan

4. The communication channels

5. The use of Public Relations as a tool for communication in Archive Institutions

 

L2. Preventive conservation and archival equipment

1. Conservation concepts; preventive conservation, curative conservation, restoration.

2. Traditional materials and typologies of documentary heritage

3. Documentary supports and elements supported

4. Intrinsic causes of degradation and more common alterations (paper and parchment support)

5. Extrinsic causes of degradation and more common alterations (paper and parchment support)

6. Preventive conservation

6.1 Pest control

6.2 Maintenance and cleaning

6.3 Manipulation and consultation

6.4 Control of environmental variables

7. Deposit and storage

8. Restoration processes

9. Prevention plan

 

L3. Project Management

1. Introduction to project management

   1.1. Definition of "project"

   1.2. Project management

   1.3. Objectives of a project

   1.4. Key processes in Project Management

   1.5. Phases in Project Management

   1.6. Project Management Methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Kanban, etc.)

2. The roles in a Project

   2.1. The project team

   2.2. The project manager

   2.3. The customers

   2.4. The stakeholders

   2.5. The sponsors

3. Research and conceptualization

  3.1. Collection of Information and/or requirements

   3.2. SWOT analysis in projects

   3.3. Other common analysis tools

4. Design of a project

   4.1. Structure of Objectives

   4.2. Creativity techniques applicable to projects

   4.3. Business Model Canva and MK Mix in Project Management

5. Planning a project

   5.1. The Technical Organization Chart or WBS

   5.2. Efficiency improvement techniques

   5.3. Resolution of planning conflicts

   5.4. Duration estimation

   5.5. Planning with computer tools (Project Libre)

6. Implementation of a project

   6.1. Interactions within the team

   6.2. Prototyping

   6.3. Adapting to changes

   6.4. Correction of deviations

   6.5. Monitoring with IT tools

   6.6. Implement in an agile environment

7. Preparation of a project (supervised)

   7.1. Design of an MVP (Minimum Viable Product Version) of the project

   7.2. Self-evaluation of the MVP

8. Public presentations of the projects

   8.1. Building a 'deck' of presentations

   8.2. Transforming a 'deck' into a 'pitch presentation'


Activities and Methodology

Title Hours ECTS Learning Outcomes
Type: Directed      
L1. Interactive classes (online if required) 15 0.6
L1. Online sessions 15 0.6
L2. Practical Activities 15 0.6
L2. Virtual Sessions 11 0.44
L2. Visit to Archival Institutions 4 0.16
L3.Lecture 2 0.08 KA36, KA36
L3.Oral Presentation 1 0.04 KA36, KA36
L3.Workshops and Class discussions 2 0.08 KA36, KA36
Type: Supervised      
L1. Case study projects 10 0.4
L2. To accomplish working files about practical activities and visits 10 0.4
L3.Project Follow up 5 0.2 KA36, KA36
Type: Autonomous      
L1. Study and analysis of cases chosen by the students 15 0.6
L2. Reading of papers and articles 5 0.2
L2. Study and Analysis of case study 5 0.2
L3.Project Development 15 0.6 KA36, KA36


The course wil be teach in catalan

L1. Marketing & Comunication

The training methodology includes face-to-face/virtual lectures, as well as continuous assessment activities during the course (case studies, exercises, etc.) to be developed individually and/or in groups. This line also includes the completion of a final project where all the learning acquired throughout the sessions will be implemented. 

 L2. Preventive conservation and archival equipment

 

The methodology of the training course includes face-to-face/virtual classes, as well as assessment activities during the course (practicals and visits) to be carried out individually and/or in groups. This line also includes a final multiple-choice exam.

 

The language used during the course will be Catalan.

L3. Project Management

The training methodology includes face-to-face/virtual lectures, as well as continuous assessment activities during the course (case studies, exercises, etc.) to be developed individually and/or in groups. This line also includes the completion of a final project where all the learning acquired throughout the sessions will be implemented.

Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.


Assessment

Continous Assessment Activities

Title Weighting Hours ECTS Learning Outcomes
L1. Evaluation activities 50% 10 0.4 CA25, CA26
L1. Participation 10% 5 0.2 CA25, CA26, KA36, KA37
L1. Practical exercices 40% 10 0.4 CA25, CA26, KA37
L2. Practical activities 40 % 20 0.8 CA26, KA38
L2. Technical Visit Assignment 10 % 5 0.2 CA26, KA38
L2. Writing Exam 50 % 20 0.8 CA26, KA38
L3. Development of a Project 45% 10 0.4 KA36, SA29, SA30, SA31
L3. Final Presentation 10% 3 0.12 KA36, SA29, SA30, SA31
L3. Final deck delivery 45% 12 0.48 KA36, SA29, SA30, SA31

 

L1. Marketing and Communication

The evaluation of the L1 will consist of a project and complementary exercises previously agreed upon at the beginning of the learning sessions.

 

L2. Preventive conservation and archival equipment

The evaluation of the L2 will consist of practical exercises, a written exam and a commentary on an archive visit.

L3. Project Management

The evaluation of the project management training course includes three evaluation blocks:

- Development of a project

- Delivery of a project deck

- Final presentation of the project

In the event of failing all of the above, the student will opt for re-evaluation through a theoretical-practical exam.


Bibliography

L1. Marketing & Comunication

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ABATI, G.; IMAS, J. (2010). Guia d’innovació en màrqueting i processos comercials. Barcelona: Generalitat de Catalunya, Departament d’Innovació, Universitats i

ALBERCH, R.; BOIX, L.; NAVARRO, N.; VELA, S. (2001). Archivos y cultura. Manual de dinamización. Gijón: Ed. Trea.

CHABIN, M-A. (2005). “L'èxit del mot 'arxiu' als mitjans de comunicació: una oportunitat per als arxivers”. A: Lligall [Barcelona], núm. 23, p. 135 – 151.

CHARBONNEAU, N. (1994). “Marketing de archivos. El control de resultados”. A: Tábula, núm. 3, p. 235-246.

CHIAS, J. (1995). Marketing público. Madrid: McGraw-Hill / Interamericana de España, S.A.

COLBERT, François; CUADRADO, Manuel (2003). Marketing de las artes y la cultura. Barcelona: Ariel.

FONTANALS, R; SAURÍ, M. C.; SERCHS, J.; SOLÀ, F.; TORRAS, M.; BORRÀS, J. (2005). “La comunicació externa dels arxius a Catalunya: per un 'feedback' global”. A: Lligall [Barcelona], núm. 23, p. 153 – 189.

GARCIA RIBAS, Carmen (2005). “Claus per a una comunicació eficaz”. A: Lligall [Barcelona], núm. 23, p. 11-16.

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HALLAM, E. (2005). “Establint contactes: els arxius i el públic”. A: Lligall [Barcelona], núm. 23, p. 77 – 115.

ITURRATE, G. (1993). “Aproximació teòrica a la tipologia dels usuaris d’arxius”. A: Lligall [Barcelona], núm. 7, p. 77-96.

KOTLER, PH. (2004). El marketing de servicios profesionales. Barcelona: Paidos.

KOTLER, N.; KOTLER, PH. (2001) Estrategias y marketing de museos. Barcelona: Ariel.

LAPORTE, A. (2004). “3r Laboratori d'Arxius Municipals: El coneixement i la imatge dels arxius a Catalunya”. A: Lligall [Barcelona], núm. 22, p. 485-502.

LEWIS, M. (1993). “Marketing i publicitat per a arxivers”. A: Lligall [Barcelona], núm. 7, p. 65-74.

LOZANO, F., i altres (1996). El Archivo, un centro vivo y abierto a la actividad escolar. Propuesta didáctica. Toledo: Consejeria de Educación y Cultura.

MAURI, A. (1995). "La imatge de l'arxiu". A: Lligall [Barcelona], núm. 9, p. 97-103.

PARMERLEE, David (2002). Cómo preparar un plan de marketing. Barcelona: Gestión 2000.

PIETERSE, W. (1995). “L’arxiu i la difusió”. A: Lligall [Barcelona], núm. 10, p. 189- 195.

RANDALL, Geoffrey (2003). Principios de marketing. Madrid: Thomson; Paraninfo.

REVERTÉ VIDAL, Maria Pilar (2004). “Patrimoni documental, patrimoni de tots: una reflexió per la creació d'una xarxa de serveis didàctics en arxius”. A: Lligall [Barcelona], núm. 22, p. 123-159.

SAINZ DE VICUÑA, J.M. (2000). El plan de marketing en la práctica. Madrid: Esic Editorial.

SANCHO ROYO, D. (2002). Gestión de servicios públicos: estrategias de marketing y calidad. Madrid: Editorial Tecnos.

SANTESMASES, M. (2001). Marketing, conceptos y estrategias. Madrid: Ediciones Pirámide.

SAURÍ 1999

SAURÍ, Concepció (1999). "Mitjans de comunicació i arxius municipals: l'experiència de l'Arxiu Municipal de Palafrugell". A: Lligall [Barcelona], núm. 15, p. 185-207.

SUQUET, M. Àngels (2003). “Els arxius com a agents culturals”. A: Lligall [Barcelona], núm. 21, p. 73-84.

TARRADELLAS PRAT, E. (2012). “L‟ús de Twitter en el món dels arxius”. A: Lligall [Barcelona], núm. 33-34, p. 35 – 63.

TARRÉS, A. (2005). “Propostes per a l'aplicació del màrqueting als arxius”. A: Lligall [Barcelona], núm. 24, p. 181 – 222.

TARRÉS, A. (2006). Márquetin y archivos. Gijón: Ediciones Trea.

TRIBÓ, G. (Coord.) (2002). Didàctica amb fonts d’arxius. Llibre d’actes. Primeres jornades Ensenyament –Arxius. Barcelona: ICE.

YAKEL, E. (2005). “Els arxius a l'era de l'accessibilitat”. A: Lligall [Barcelona], núm. 23, p. 117 – 134.

 

 

L2. Preventive conservation and archival equipment

 

AA.VV 2006.  AA.VV. La problemàtica dels fongs en el patrimoni documental. Barcelona: Departament de Cultura, 2006. (Col·lecció Arxivística i gestió documental. Sèrie Conservació i restauració; núm. 1).

 

AA.VV 2008. AA.VV. Protocols per a la prevenció, el control i el tractament de les infeccions per microorganismes que afecten al patrimoni documental. Barcelona: Departament de Cultura i Mitjans de Comunicació, 2008. (Col·lecció Arxivística i gestió documental. Sèrie Conservació i restauració; núm. 2). ISBN 978-84-393-7848-8.

 

AA.VV 2008 AA.VV. Conservación preventiva y procedimientos en exposiciones temporales. [Madrid]: Grupo Español del IIC, [2008]. ISBN 978-84-612-6181-9.

 

VAILLANT1996  Vaillant Callol, Milagros; Valentín Rodrigo, Nieves. Principios básicos de la conservación documental y causas de su deterioro. Madrid: Instituto del Patrimonio Histórico Español, 1996. ISBN 84-8181-150-5.

 

TACON 2008  Tacón Clavaín, Javier. La conservación en archivos y bibliotecas : prevención y protección. Madrid: Ollero y Ramos, [2008]. ISBN 978-84-7895-252-6.

 

TACON 2009 Tacón Clavaín, Javier. La restauración en libros y documentos: técnicas de intervención. Madrid: Ollero y Ramos, 2009. ISBN 978-84-7895-257-1.

 

TACON 2011 Tacón Clavaín, Javier. Soportes y técnicas documentales: causas de su deterioro. Madrid: Ollero y Ramos, 2011. ISBN 978-84-7895-263-2

 

MC CLEARY 2001  Mc. Cleary, John; Crespo, Luís.El cuidadode libros ydocumentos : manual práctico de conservación yrestauración. Madrid: Clan, 2001. (Artes y oficios del libro; 2). ISBN 84-89142-51-3.

 

MAYNÉS 2005  Maynés, Pau. La conservació de col·leccions de fotografies. [Barcelona]: Departament de Cultura, 2005. (Museus. Documentació). ISBN 84-393-6756-2.

 

PAVÁO 2001 Paváo, Luís. Conservación de colecciones de fotografia. Andalusia: Instituto Andaluz de Patrimonio Histórico, Centro Andaluz de la Fotografía, 2001. (Cuadernos técnicos / Centro Andaluz de Fotografía; 5). ISBN 84-8266-174-4.

 

SANCHEZ 1999  Sánchez Hernampérez, Arsenio.  Políticas de conservación en bibliotecas. Madrid: Arco/Libros, [1999]. ISBN 84-7635-393-6

 

CALVO 2004  Calvo Torras, M Angeles; Corcuera Marín, Esther. Alteraciones del soporte celulósico provocadas por hongos. Butlletí de Conservació-Restauració del Grup Tècnic. 2004, núm. 47. PH Boletín del Instituto Andaluz del Patrimonio Histórico. 2005, núm. 53, p. 18-23.

 

URGELLÈS 2002  Bello Urgellès, Carme; Borrell Crehuet, Àngels. El patrimonio bibliográfico y documental : claves para su conservación preventiva. Gijón: Trea, [2002]. (Biblioteconomía y administración cultural; 57). ISBN 84-9704-033-3.

 

VERGARA  2002   Vergara, José. Conservación y restauración de material cultural en arxivos y bibliotecas. València:Biblioteca Valenciana, 2005. (Colección profesional) 84-482-4252-1.

 

GASCOIGNE 2004  Gascoigne, Bamber. How to Identify Prints: A Complete Guide to Manual and Mechanical Processes from Woodcut to Inkjet. Thames & Hudson, 2004

 

LAVÉDRINE 2009  Lavédrine, Bertrand. Photographs of the Past: Process and Preservation. Getty Publications Imprint: Getty Conservation Institute; 2009. ISBN 978-0-89236-957-7

 

JÜRGENS 2009  Jürgens, Martin C. The Digital Print – Identification and Preservation. Getty Publications, Imprint: Getty Conservation Institute; 2009

 

WEBSITES

 

http://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/preservation-leaflets/overview

 

http://www.unesco.org/

 

http://www.heritagepreservation.org/

 

 http://www.iccrom.org/

 

http://www.getty.edu/conservation/

 

http://www.bl.uk/blpac/publications.html

 

http://www.bnf.fr/fr/professionnels/conservation.html

 

https://www.imagepermanenceinstitute.org/

 

https://www.culturalheritage.org/resources/collections-care

 

https://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Photographic_Materials

 

https://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Preventive_Care

 

https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute.html

 

https://app.pch.gc.ca/application/cdl-ldc/description-about.app?lang=en

 

https://ipce.culturaydeporte.gob.es/conservacion-y-restauracion.html

 

https://collectionstrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Museums-Galleries-Commission-Relative-Humidity-and-Temperature-Pattern-Book-2000.pdf

 

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/conservation/collections-advice-and-guidance/

 

L3. Project Management

ANDERSON, David J.; CARMICHAEL, Andy. (2016). Essential Kanban condensed. Seattle: Lean Kanban University Press.

BATALLER, Alfons. (s.f.). Gestió de projectes. Barcelona: UOC.

GOODPASTURE, John C. (2016). Project Management The Agile Way, J. Ross Publishing.

GROSSMAN, Scott. (2017). Minimum Viable Product: Master Early Learning and Develop an MVP with Scrum, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.

JAJAMOVICH, MELINA. (2019). Agilidad en 4 estaciones, Temas Grupo Editorial.

LUCAS SANZ, Araceli (2024). Gestión de proyectos, Ideaspropias Editorial.

NOKES, Sebastian; GREENWOOD, Alan. (2006). La guía definitiva de la gestión de proyectos,  Pearson Educación, Madrid.

OZGULER, IPEK SAHRA. (2020). The Perspective of Women Project Management Professionals

PEREÑA BRAND, Jaime. (1996). Dirección y Gestión de Proyectos, Ed. Díaz de Santos.

SCHWABER, Ken; SUTHERLAND, Jeff. (2020). Scrum guide. Creative Commons. Available at: https://scrumguides.org .

SOSHOBA, ZUZANA. (2016). The great scrummaster, Addison-Wesley Professional.

VV.AA. (2017). Guía de los fundamentos de la gestión de proyectos – Séptima edición. Pensilvania: Project Management Institute.


Software

Microsoft Teams


Language list

Name Group Language Semester Turn
(TE) Theory 1 Catalan first semester afternoon