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.

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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.

archive & collection management

I support organisations with heritage collections in both the public and private sector to look at how they organise their work and meet the needs of their users to create innovative, robust services and collection care for the future.

Strategic planning and service transformation

I have worked with numerous archive services across the UK in the public and private sectors, both as stand-alone organisations and as collaborative teams. I provide support and direction to develop services and partnerships.

Policy and Research

I have always had an interest in the wider issues affecting the archive sector. I have undertaken numerous projects with policy-making bodies, professional organisations and the archive ‘sector-lead’ bodies across the UK.

TESTIMONIALS

'You were able to give messages and steer conversations as external respected members of the archives sector in a way that would not have been as productive had we led the sessions.'

A Local Authority Heritage Manager

'Elizabeth and Chris were great to work with and did a really thorough job for us. I’d highly recommend them!'

Sarah Wickham, Project Director, University of Huddersfield

'Brilliant! Well done! An informative and inspiring course delivered by someone who really knows their stuff.'

Introduction to Archives Course Participant

'You were able to give messages and steer conversations as external respected members of the archives sector in a way that would not have been as productive had we led the sessions.'

A local authority heritage manager

'It has been a real pleasure working with the both of you on this slightly unusual project.'

Elizabeth Bruton, Heritage Officer, Jodrell Bank Observatory

clients

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.