Elizabeth oxborrow-cowan consultant archivist

About

A very experienced
professional archivist

I have a detailed knowledge of the technical and strategic issues archive services face and the contexts within which they operate. I advise on operational matters, service development and transformation, I work with policy makers providing evaluations, feasibility studies and policy recommendations.   I am a Fellow of the Archives and Records Association, a Trustee of Archives West Midlands, a Peer Reviewer for Archive Service Accreditation, and an Assessor and Mentor for ARA's Professional Membership Scheme

An extensive consultancy practice

Since 2003 I have worked right across the UK with every type of archive service in the public and private sectors including local authorities, museums, universities, libraries, businesses, charities, personal collections and collaborative ventures. I cover both technical and strategic issues. I also provide research, evaluation and advice to policy makers, sector leads and professional bodies on key areas such as Archive Service Accreditation and funding.

services

I have a Masters in Archive Administration, and I am a
Fellow of the Archives and Records Association
and a member of the Institute of Consulting.

Since I established my consultancy in 2003 I have seen all aspects of the UK archive sector from volunteer-run collections to major national institutions. I have a strong understanding of the organisational and environmental context within which public and private archive collections and services operate, as well as professional standards and best practices. I understand in detail the issues and opportunities they face and have long experience of providing bespoke, realistic analysis and solutions.

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I have worked right across the UK with archive services of all types large and small, public and private, standalone and shared services. I work with clients as they need me e.g. on individual projects, occasional days, over a period of work or on a long-term retention basis.