I have to say this is how I interpreted the proposal, and on that basis
voted against it as being at best bizarre and worst monstrously unfair.
David Hay
BT Group Archivist
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> From: Isle of Man Public Record
> Office[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 10 December 1998 11:36
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> Subject: Society of Archivists registered membership
>
> From Miriam Critchlow, Isle of Man Public Record Office
>
> I have the same problem with the proposals as anon at Tyne and Wear.
>
> It is February 2001. Two archivists who work together, and happened to
> start on the same day 8 years ago, finally see the light, decide to join
> the Society of Archivists, and are attracted by the concept of
> registration.
>
> Archivist A has a recognised professional qualification and an excellent
> track record. Archivist B has also worked well, but came in with only a
> degree.
>
> Archivist A has to complete a 3 year post qualification course, Archivist
> B can register on evidence of past competence, and higher education.
>
> I hope that someone is able to tell me that I have intepreted this
> wrongly...
>
> I also have a problem with the fact that as a registered member I have a
> ballot paper but my colleague, who qualified in 1995, and those who
> trained with her do not - surely as members they should have a right to
> vote on something that could affect them quite dramatically? The
> employment situation is not such that they can be guaranteed to have 3
> years work in place by 2001 and if the rules are changed there appears to
> be no provision for 'career breaks' whatever the letter may say.
>
> I must add I do approve of registration, but we must get it right.
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