Dear Colleague,
MLA London is putting together a wide ranging workforce development program to cover September 2009 to March 2010. We will release the final programme at the beginning of September but in the meantime will be releasing details of some events. Booking is open and we look forward to seeing you soon.
A beginner's guide to Archives - essential archive skills
Date: Thursday 17th September 2009
Time: 0945 - 1630
Venue: MLA London, 4th Floor, 53-56 Great Sutton Street, London EC1V 0DG
Sector: All sectors
Delegates on this course have found it "Engaging and Excellent!!!" and "Very useful & interesting".
This 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, eg Local Authority employees, heritage service managers, newly appointed archive assistants, library staff, museum staff, researchers, volunteers, etc. The day will cover:
· What are archives?
Defining what an is 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 (CPR), NCA Rules for Names
· 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 what 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
Registration: 09:45 - 10:00
Course: 10:00 - 16:30
Trainer: Elizabeth Oxborrow-Cohen
Cost: £110 (+ VAT) per delegate; cost includes all course papers, refreshments, and lunch.
London based museums may be eligible for a Renaissance London funded place. Please call Sarah Murray on 020 7549 1712 to check availability.
Bookings: Early booking is advised for this popular course. Download a booking form <http://www.mlalondon.org.uk/uploads/documents/WFD_Booking_Form_2009.doc> or contact Sarah to request a form on 020 7549 1712 or [log in to unmask]
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