Greetings,
I am a trained archivist living and working in New York City and I am writing to request any advice or recommendations that any of you may have regarding transitioning to a career in the UK. My husband is a British citizen, and we have been talking about moving abroad for a long time, which is part of the reason I subscribe to this listserv. I have a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited college, and have been working as an archivist for seven years.
I have done plenty of research into obtaining a spouse visa, but what I would really like to know is if my degree and experience will transfer to the archivist certification requirements in the UK, or if I would require additional training once I've arrived. I know that the archival and cataloguing standards differ from those in the U.S., which I would feel comfortable learning on my own and on the job, but I am not sure if that would be enough for a potential employer. I am open to any and all advice/experiences you wish to share.
Many thanks in advance for your replies!
Robyn R. Hjermstad, Archivist
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