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This training course is for newly appointed archive assistants, for those not qualified as archivists but with responsibility for archives in their organisations, those wishing to gain a basic understanding and knowledge of archival process and practice, and those who come into contact with the operation of archive services in the course of their work, e.g. local authority employees, heritage service managers. The day will cover:
What are archives?
Defining what is an archive and why they are important
Archive collections
How archives collect – collection polices, including the National Archives Collecting Policy checklist
Practical considerations in collection policies
Appraisal and disposal including introduction to assessing significance
Managing content - cataloguing and standards
An introduction to cataloguing and other finding aids
Standards for managing content, ISAD(G), ISAAR (CPF), NCA Rules for Name Construction
Storage and handling
Archival storage standards and practice – including a look at BS5454 Recommendations for the Storage and Exhibition of Archival Documents
Handling techniques
Access
Why access matters
Who are we trying to reach with archive collections
Examples of how collections can be used in access including alongside other collection types
Learning outcomes
Ability to understand archives are and how they differ from other collection types.
An insight into collecting archive material in a professional manner
A basic understanding of how to approach cataloguing archives and the relevant standards
A basic understanding of how to store and handle archives and the relevant standards
An appreciation of how archives are used to meet the needs of different user groups
To download a flier for this course click here.
What people have said about this course
Very useful and well-structured. Gave an excellent overview.
Feel more confident and less afraid of making organisational and housekeeping decisions in relation to my collections.
Clear, humorous, made assimilating complex ideas painless.
Engaging, approachable, clear presentation. Excellent! Thank you. |
