The Colombian College of Archivists - CCA (

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: ''Colegio Colombiano de Archivistas'') is a private institution of social,

scientific research The scientific method is an empirical method for acquiring knowledge that has characterized the development of science since at least the 17th century (with notable practitioners in previous centuries; see the article history of scientific m ...

, democratic, participatory and pluralistic character, which is based in the work, interdisciplinarity, participation and outreach and professional growth of its partners for the benefit of society. The purpose of the College is to provide

archivist An archivist is an information professional who assesses, collects, organizes, preserves, maintains control over, and provides access to records and archives determined to have long-term value. The records maintained by an archivist can consis ...

s an institution to defend the professional interests of the Collegial and the representation of practice, which also serves society by promoting the right to information through an assistance progressively of higher quality.

Mission

*Leading scientific development and labor of the profession, and monitoring the performance of Collegial *Establish the National Register Single Archivists and certification of professional archivists nationals and foreign *Also, setting the pattern of

ethics Ethics or moral philosophy is a branch of philosophy that "involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior".''Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy'' The field of ethics, along with aesthetics, concer ...

for professional performance in accordance with its own functions and assigned or determined by the existing legislation

Vision

Contributing to the growth of professional and personal archivist guiding their performance and vocation, based on humanistic principles and participate actively in the construction and permanent future of its members and society.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Colombian College Of Archivists Archival science Information schools Professional associations based in Colombia