As someone who is not an archivist (but has been
closely connected with the archive community), I
think the fact that you are discussing the
structure of your professional organisation is
very healthy and demonstrates the commitment so
necessary to bring about beneficial change in any
professional body.
Now is the time to strike as there has never been
a better period in the profession's history to
raise its profile to the level it warrants. The
key is profile: you do great work but more people
need to know about that work, both within the
upper echelons of local, regional and national
government but also potential users throughout
the many communities we serve.
All power to you, and keep sticking your heads
above the parapet. It will be worth it in the
long run!
Nigel Rudyard
Project Manager
Spinning the Web
Central Library
St. Peter's Square
MANCHESTER
M2 5PD
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