This does sound really good, but what about issues like location and
timing (vis a vis other things going on)?  
Fiona

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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
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