Archive buildings in the UK: Progress and Problems

SoA North and North West Regions
The Borthwick Institute for Archives
8 February 2006
12pm/1pm – 4.30pm


This event is aimed at all archivists who currently or in the future may 
have to tackle the issues surrounding new building or archives 
redevelopment projects.  Chris Kitching will give his expert overview of 
developments in this area, supported by case studies from the two regions. 
An informative tour of the Borthwick Institute for Archives and a 
discussion session will follow.


Note: North and North West Region AGM’s are being held at the Borthwick 
Institute for Archives 10.30am – 12pm


12.00   Lunch* and Registration 

1.00  Introduction – Chair of Regions 

1.05  Chris Kitching will discuss his research towards Archive Buildings 
in the UK 1993-2005 which is nearing completion.  Chris will be giving his 
observations on project funding, timetabling and the key trends and 
developments in recent years.  He will be looking at the major internal 
and external influences on archive buildings and giving us his 
observations on common problems and pitfalls.  

1.50  Questions 

2.00  Introduction to Case Studies - Chair of Regions
Each speaker will give a 20 minute presentation providing an overview of 
their project (to date) with greater attention to one area of work.  

2.05   Case Study 1: Tameside Archives Service (Michael Keane) 
Planning and Practicalities of a move

2.25   Case Study 2: Northumberland Archives Service (Sue Wood) 
Running a limited service (how to keep people happy and ensure the needs 
of the move are met)

2.45   Tea/ Coffee

3.05   Case study 3: John Rylands University Library (John 
Hodgson) 
Dealing with designers and builders 

3.25 Tour of the Borthwick Institute for Archives (Chris Webb) 
 
4.15  Questions: A chance for attendees to discuss the issues raised on 
the day and reflect on the Borthwick building 

4.30 Close


*Lunch is provided for all attending the training event


Fees

£30 members SoA  £40 non-members SoA


Booking
Please fill in the booking form on the SoA website:

http://www.archives.org.uk/resources/Training%20booking%20form%2004.doc

 and send it to SoA office.

Members of the North and North West regions will be given preference when 
bookings are taken, however the course is open to all.

For any further details about the training event please contact Joanne 
Fitton (secretary for the North West Region):

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