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The Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) funds innovative projects that deal with the social opportunities and challenges of the digital transformation. We support individual researchers and groups.<br><br>You want to spend a sabbatical in a vibrant interdisciplinary research community? Become a fellow at CAIS!<br><br>A fellowship at the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) releases you from your regular work obligations and opens up new perspectives. [...]
2024-03-18T17:33:38+00:00CAIS-CFAhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;3a378c9d.2403Research Training: Working in Archives, 20th March 2pm
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School of Advanced Study • University of London<br><br>Working in Archives<br><br>Research Training<br><br>Wednesday 20th March 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 (London)<br><br>Online live via Zoom<br><br>Register here: Working in Archives | School of Advanced Study (sas.ac.uk)<https://www.sas.ac.uk/events/working-archives-0><br><br>Session Leader: Laura Cleaver (Institute of English Studies, SAS)<br><br>The session is for those who have recently begun or are about to begin to use archives in their research. An overriding aim is to help researchers develop effective strategies for exploring their subjects. Archives are not simply passive information repositories but bear the imprint of historical process and accident. Thinking about the nature of [...]
2024-03-18T17:22:08+00:00Sas Eventshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;841c2fa2.2403Vacancy: Digital Engagement and Community Outreach Officer (fixed-term, 36 months, 60%/3 days per week) at the Wiener Holocaust Library
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£30,000 pro rata<br><br>Part-time, fixed-term post (0.6 FTE / three days a week for 36 months) based in Central London, WC1<br><br>The full recruitment pack including main duties and responsibilities and person specification can be downloaded here: https://wienerholocaustlibrary.org/what-we-do/support-our-work/work-with-us/.<br><br>The Wiener Holocaust Library is the world’s oldest Holocaust archive and the home of Britain’s largest collection of published and unpublished works, documents and photographs relating to the Nazi era. [...]
2024-03-18T15:52:59+00:00Stefanie Rauchhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;731181a.2403Collaborative PhD in Oral History at UCL and the British Library
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Hello all,<br><br>We are excited to announce the details of a collaborative AHRC-funded PhD entitled 'Exploring the Importance of Provenance in Oral History Collections'. The project will be jointly supervised by the British Library Oral History team and the Department of Information Studies at UCL.<br><br>Applications are now open and close on the 8th April 2024. Please share with your networks! [...]
2024-03-18T15:41:59+00:00Morgan, Charliehttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;a169539e.2403LRF Small Grants Scheme
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Dear all,<br><br>The Lloyd’s Register Foundation Small Grant Scheme for Engineering Skills and Heritage and Education is now open and accepting applications<br><br>Up to £10,000 per grant is available to promote access to collections focused on maritime heritage post 1760.<br><br>If you have any maritime collections that would benefit from funding we would love to hear from you! [...]
2024-03-18T13:49:20+00:00Goodwin, Eleanorhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;385f5f5a.2403Business Bites - The Importance of Record Surveying
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The Business Archives Council and Business Archives Council Scotland are pleased to present the next Business Bites event. We invite anyone with an interest in Business Archives to this informal event where current challenges, successes and ideas are shared at a lunchtime meeting.<br><br>Business Bites is an initiative by BACS to encourage face to face conversations, bringing together the small community of business archivists and custodians of business archives in Scotland, many of whom work alone, to share our experiences. Regular social meet ups will be held every few months, with a rotating theme to kick start conversations and allow [...]
2024-03-18T12:13:46+00:00Karyn Williamsonhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;c5df541c.2403Capture One software
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Hello archive colleagues,<br><br>We were just wondering if anyone else uses Capture One software to take, size and export photographs of archive material, and if so, would you be willing to share any user guides / troubleshooting with our team (we are just trying to not have to reinvent the wheel!)? [...]
2024-03-18T11:59:53+00:00Vicky Holmeshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;360cae29.2403World Cultures Curator (Arabic and Persian): Recruitment Now Live
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Dear all,<br><br>I'm delighted to let you know that the role World Cultures Curator (Arabic and Persian) is now live for recruitment.<br><br>This is an open ended curatorial role with our Manuscripts of the Islamicate World and South Asia.<br><br>We are looking for an experience professional to oversee the curatorial management and understanding of the University's collections that have come from the Islamicate world and South East Asia , researching into their provenance and contexts including languages (Arabic, Persian and many other South East Asian languages for example). This post sits within Heritage Collections, Research Collections team working within the [...]
2024-03-18T10:35:17+00:00Rachel Hoskerhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;e34550f4.2403Job Opportunity at NHS Resolution
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NHS Resolution is currently recruiting for a Records Reviewer to join it's Knowledge and Information Management Team on a permanent basis.<br><br>For further details about role, including how to apply, please see the NHS Jobs website - https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M9912-24-0000<br><br>Contact the list owner for assistance at ARCHIVES-NRA-request@JISCMAIL.AC.UK<br><br>For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at<br>https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=archives-nra
2024-03-18T10:18:43+00:00Rebecca Lerche-Lerchenborghttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;5cf18c6f.2403Valuing students' union records and archives - Event 21st May and Archives consultancy
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Dear All,<br>List members might be interested in this event hosted by UCL on 21st May 2024 'Valuing students' union records and archives'. It is organised in collaboration with the Higher Education Archives Programme (HEAP) <https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/networks-and-collaboration/the-higher-education-archive-programme/> See the full event programme and get free tickets here<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/valuing-students-union-records-and-archives-tickets-852969583987>.<br><br>Alongside a presentation of research and a panel discussion the event will include a workshop where participants are invited to explore some of the challenges in caring for and making accessible students' union records. Data collected at the workshop will inform a guidance document for students' union staff, sabbatical officers and archivists based in [...]
2024-03-18T09:51:51+00:00Brewis, Georginahttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;3554a0b2.2403start the week with some amazing women new additions to the womens history month map
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https://en-gb.padlet.com/h_dawson/our-wonderful-world-of-inspiring-women-9ihepb01tusm2mo3<br><br>recently added<br><br>Egypt<br><br>Huda Sha'rawi ( I have sen other variation spellings so apologies if I have chosen the wrong one)<br><br>https://documentwomen.com/huda-sha-arawi-egypt-revolution<br><br>1923, founded and became the first president of the Egyptian Feminist Union (EFU). The EFU launched one of the first feminist journals iFrench L'Egyptienne, in 1925 and its Arabic edition, al-Misriyya, in 1927. [...]
2024-03-18T09:22:31+00:00Dawson,Hhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;507ca5a1.2403High-quality, human-made transcripts with a social impact
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2024-03-17T16:11:16+00:00Zara Bainhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;b82c35a4.2403Job Opportunity - HR Coordinator (The National Archives)
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Job Opportunity - HR Coordinator (The National Archives)<br><br>The National Archives has one of the largest collections of historical, government and public records which we collect, secure, preserve and make accessible for the public now and for generations to come.<br><br>We are currently looking for a HR administrator to join our busy HR operations team. Applicants should have an interest or previous experience in HR and have a solutions focused approach to work. [...]
2024-03-15T17:38:43+00:00Moss, Catherinehttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;48ef3fac.2403Webinar Reminder: Increasing Impact by Sharing an ArchivesSpace Implementation
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Dear ArchivesSpace users,<br><br>Join ArchivesSpace community members on April 17, 2024, at 12:00pm ET/9:00am PT for a webinar on increasing impact by sharing an ArchivesSpace implementation. This webinar is intended to highlight the challenges and benefits of sharing an ArchivesSpace implementation across multiple organizations, not multiple departments or repositories within the same organization. Anyone interested in sharing or currently sharing an implementation of ArchivesSpace is encouraged to attend. [...]
2024-03-15T15:10:57+00:00Jessica Crouchhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;4f102ecd.2403Job Opportunity – Project Cataloguing Archivist at Edge Hill University
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Job Opportunity – Project Cataloguing Archivist at Edge Hill University<br><br>Job title: Project Cataloguing Archivist<br><br>Department: Library and Learning Services<br><br>Contract Type: Fixed-term 12 months<br><br>Salary: Grade 7 - £33,966 to £37,099<br><br>Location: Ormskirk, West Lancashire<br><br>Hours: 36.25 hours per week<br><br>Closing date: Monday 1st April, 2024<br><br>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Cataloguing Archivist to undertake the cataloguing of two remarkable new archive collections recently acquired by Edge Hill University. The two collections relate to the Liverpool based film production company Hurricane Films and the personal and professional life of the critically acclaimed late film director Terence [...]
2024-03-15T15:10:02+00:00Anna Francahttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;6fd42166.2403The National Archives' apprenticeship recruitment workshop (19 March)
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Good afternoon,<br>If you are thinking about employing an apprentice or would like to learn more about the Level 7 Archivist and Records Manager apprenticeship, there is still time to register to attend our upcoming recruitment workshop for employers:<br>A guide to recruiting an apprentice (online)<br><br>19 March (10am - 12pm)<br><br>This workshop for employers will discuss recruiting an apprentice, and explore what you need to do and consider throughout the recruitment process. We will explore a range of topics such as good practice, job descriptions, application options, shortlisting, thinking about the interview process, making an offer and the role [...]
2024-03-15T15:08:24+00:00Heyworth-Taylor, Jameshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;c272aee6.2403KM Conference, London 23 May
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Announcing the next event in our global conference series and invitation to participate:<br><br>Structuring Knowledge Management: Practises and Technologies<https://conference.unicom.co.uk/2024/may/km-information-process-technology-people/london/><br>23 May 2024, London<br><br>How you can be involved:<br><br>* Speaking or hosting a discussion: We invite submissions for presentations, case studies and hosting round table group discussions.<br>* Sponsoring and exhibiting: The Focus of this event is on 'Practices and Techniques' so, for companies providing tools, products, services, or consulting, sponsoring this event offers excellent opportunities for exhibiting, branding, and meeting new customers.<br>* Delegate: Highly reduced 'Very Super Early Bird' in-person tickets at £55 available from now until 28 [...]
2024-03-15T14:14:34+00:00Payal Agarwalhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;3e68111d.2403Re: Gender and EDI in UK Libraries and Archives - Northumbria University project
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Hello all<br><br>Please see below some research being undertaken regarding EDI current practice and challenges. It doesn't seem to have been posted here yet, but it looks interesting.<br><br>Best wishes<br><br>Charlotte<br><br>Please note - I will be leaving my role at NRS on 26th April to take up the post of Head of Collections Services at the National Museums of Scotland on 13th May. [...]
2024-03-15T13:27:03+00:00Dr Charlotte Berryhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;f1f57600.2403Sensitive data policies
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Dear all,<br><br>Special Collections & Galleries at the University of Leeds is reviewing and revising its policies around management of sensitive data and controls on access to it. We are looking at all types of data, not just data protected by GDPR but also offensive language, graphic content etc. Would those who have developed their own policies in these areas be willing to share, as we're keen to draw on best sector practice as part of the review. We'd be particularly keen to see examples of policies which cover multiple sensitivities, and we will of course share our work in [...]
2024-03-15T12:47:03+00:00Timothy Procterhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;8a56f502.2403Advanced notice of vacancies – Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland
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Dear list members,<br><br>Due to the retirements of long-standing colleagues, next week we will be advertising the following posts:<br><br>Archivist (2 posts) full-time, permanent<br>Salary: Grade 10, £33,060 to £36,660 per annum<br>Working Hours: 37 Monday to Friday with occasional evening and Saturday morning working on an agreed rota.<br><br>Service Operations Manager (1 post) part-time, permanent<br>Salary: Grade 8, £26,427 -£28,776 (pro rata)<br>Working Hours: 30 hours per week working Monday to Friday from 8.45am to 2.45pm with the flexibility to make occasional adjustments by prior agreement.<br>The closing date for applications is Sunday 31st March 2024. I will post [...]
2024-03-15T11:28:04+00:00Laura Taylorhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;678e10ee.2403LIMITED SPACES: Towards a National Collection Webinar, 19 Mar
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Dear colleagues (with apologies for cross-posting)<br><br>if you are interested in digital heritage and the use of new digital methods and tools, don’t miss our Towards a National Collection (TaNC) Discovery Project Webinar Series 2024. We have some great speakers lined up and look forward to welcoming you next week. These online events are free and open to everyone, and we encourage you to share this invitation with anyone who may be interested. [...]
2024-03-15T10:56:02+00:00Sophie Dietrichhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;83ee502c.2403Job alert - Harrow School
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Dear all,<br><br>Harrow School has a vacancy for an Archivist and Records Manager to manage the School’s Archive and ensure that School records are compliant with GDPR regulations. This unique school Archive was set up in 1981. It is an integral part of the School that contains some fascinating items dating back to the School's founding in 1572. Its documents and collections relate to the history of all aspects of School life as well as being used as a study resource by the Harrow School boys, staff and researchers. [...]
2024-03-15T10:16:51+00:00Recruitmenthttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;29d5aaaf.2403Reminder: Job Alert: Archivist Tusla
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**** Apologies for Cross Posting<br><br>Dear all,<br><br>The Child and Family Agency, Tusla, is looking for an archivist for a<br>digitisation project. This is a great opportunity for an early stage<br>archivist to join the information management team.<br><br>The closing date is 19th of March.<br><br>TheHirelab | match, select and employ... (wizzki.com)<br><https://tusla-candidate.wizzki.com/LiveJobs/JobApply/83890?source=1&externalAgency=-1><br><br>Kind Regards,<br>Fiona Kearney<br>Records Management Lead [...]
2024-03-15T10:08:00+00:00Fiona Kearneyhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;c40ad47e.2403Amstrad disks
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Morning everyone,<br><br>A community group has asked if we know of any supplier who can transfer data from Amstrad floppy disks to current digital formats.<br><br>Does anyone have experience of this, or companies they can recommend?<br><br>Thanks,<br>Seonaid<br><br>Seonaid McDonald | Seònaid NicDhòmhnaill<br>Archivist | Tasglannaiche<br><br>Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Archive | Tasglann nan Eilean | Caisteal Leòdhais | Lews Castle | Steòrnabhagh | Stornoway | Eilean Leòdhais | HS2 0XS | Tel: 01851 822712 Ext. 211398<br>Seonaid.McDonald@cne-siar.gov.uk<mailto:Seonaid.McDonald@cne-siar.gov.uk>
2024-03-15T10:00:02+00:00Seonaid McDonaldhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;f09caa85.2403Donation agreements for digital acquisitions
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Wise archivists,<br><br>May I ask if there are any differences in the donor agreements you make<br>based on whether the donation is paper or born digital? Or maybe you<br>tweaked your old agreement that was mainly for paper when you started<br>acquiring more digital stuff? Or maybe you felt there was no need to change<br>at all, as still a donation and the basic principles are the same? [...]
2024-03-14T21:06:39+00:00Wendy Russellhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;c1bc649e.2403Archival Education Research Institute (AERI 2024)
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(Please excuse cross-posting. Posting on behalf of a colleague, please direct any enquiries to the email addresses given.)<br><br>The Records Management and Archival Science Unit in the History Department at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) in collaboration with the National Library and Archives (NLA) of UAE is excited to announce its hosting of the sixteenth Archival Education and Research Institute (AERI) from October 07 to 11, 2024, at the SUAD campus and NLA sites in Abu Dhabi, UAE. [...]
2024-03-14T17:37:23+00:00Sarah-Joy Maddeauxhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;f2871519.2403New resilience grants awarded in 2024 to five archives
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Dear colleagues,<br><br>We are delighted to announce that we've awarded resilience grants to five archives: Glasgow Zine Library, Greater Manchester Archives, The Methodist Church, The Media Archive of Central England and Sutton Archives.<br><br>Glasgow Zine Library will increase long-term resilience by digitising and preserving their archive of 4,000+ zines and by training their growing zine archive network! The Greater Manchester Archive Partnership will begin to develop a digital preservation programme for its network by purchasing the resources required to understand and process born-digital material acquired over time and held on many different storage formats. [...]
2024-03-14T16:57:27+00:00Wadhwani, Karishmahttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;bf4edce.2403Booking open for ARA Annual Conference 2024 - Birmingham ‘Climate and Crisis: Tackling it Together’
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Archives and Records Association UK & Ireland<br>Annual Conference: 28-30 August 2024, Birmingham, UK<br>‘Climate and Crisis: Tackling it Together’<br>Booking opens today - early bird rate closes 31st May<br>https://openingdoors.eventsair.com/ara2024/<br><br>ARA’s 2024 conference will take place in the new BCEC, a purpose built conference venue in the centre of Birmingham.<br><br>The 2024 theme is ‘Climate and Crisis: Tackling It Together’ and over three days we address the major crises and challenges facing our communities and our profession, learning from our community and building stronger responses, together. The Climate Crisis is the challenge of an era with the responsibility to [...]
2024-03-14T15:27:08+00:00Deborah Masonhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;eec70708.2403Job opportunity: Assistant Archivist / Assistant Librarian, University of Glasgow (FT, open-ended)
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The University of Glasgow is seeking an Assistant Archivist / Assistant Librarian to deliver excellent services for the users of its world-class heritage collections.<br><br>Created, acquired and managed since its foundation in 1451, these collections tell the story of the University and its community, and of the University's connections with Glasgow, Scotland, and the wider world. [...]
2024-03-14T15:25:29+00:00Michael Gallagherhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;86df5c8d.2403Reminder: Job Advert: Archivist Project Manager: Community Stories – Community Archives
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The Scottish Council on Archives (SCA) is launching a new two-year project to support the development and accessibility of community archives in Scotland: Community Stories – Community Archives<https://bit.ly/49DqOxK>.<br><br>The project has been awarded support of £139,830 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and we are now recruiting a Project Manager.<br><br>The project manager will have responsibility for managing the - Community Stories - Community Archives training and diversity project, reporting to the SCA Director, project lead. [...]
2024-03-14T14:02:27+00:00Robert Wrighthttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;c48f456c.2403Launch of Jisc digital preservation dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
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To assist organisations when they are planning to buy a digital preservation solution, Jisc has launched the digital preservation dynamic purchasing system (DPS). This OJEU compliant DPS is based on a set of technical requirements that organisations can then tailor to their needs.<br><br>The DPS has launched with Arkivum, Artefactual Systems Inc, Docbyte, Libnova, Preservica Ltd, and Sword Ping Network Solutions, with more joining the Digital Preservation DPS soon. [...]
2024-03-14T12:18:24+00:00Karen Colbronhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;21a24f14.2403Reminder - Job vacancies: 3 x Collections Audit Assistants posts (3 months fixed term) at SOAS Library
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Apologies for cross posting.<br><br>SOAS Library is currently recruiting 3 x Collections Audit Assistants (full-time, 3-month fixed-term) to join our Special Collections team. The post holders will be expected to work as part of a team to deliver an audit and space management project focussed on Special Collections. They will gather data on the archive, manuscript, rare books, and object collections to aid in long-term collection management. [...]
2024-03-14T11:28:13+00:00Edward Hoodhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;733f67fd.2403Reminder - Job vacancy: Collections Audit Leader (3 months fixed term contract) at SOAS Library
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Apologies for cross posting.<br><br>SOAS Library is currently recruiting a fixed term (3 months), full time Collections Audit Lead to join our Special Collections team. The post holder will lead a team to deliver an audit and space management project focussed on the library’s archive, manuscript, rare books, and object collections. [...]
2024-03-14T11:28:11+00:00Edward Hoodhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;e2005f38.2403St Patricks Day at the Society of Genealogists
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Dear all<br><br>We have a selection of events coming up to mark St Patricks Day. All are welcome to book a place. All the events will be recorded, book your place in advance and you will receive details to join live, and the link to view the recordings:<br><br>'A Prime Issue': Anglo-Irish Relations during the Edwardian Period with Cynthia Brown (1-hour talk) <https://members.sog.org.uk/events/65452cc633d2260008ce0d27/description> Saturday, 23 March 2024 14:00 [...]
2024-03-14T11:26:50+00:00Ruth Willmorehttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;cb26a83f.2403Full Programme for BISA 2024: Sound Heritage Today and Reminder to Register
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Sorry for cross posting:<br><br>We are pleased to announce that the full programme for BISA 2024 Sound Heritage Today in Glasgow on 9-10 May is now available:<br>https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L1mX9mQ_UrXGLXbIAB4iWSCksVhX0QyC/view?usp=sharing<br><br>We hope to see many colleagues representing organisations that work with and hold sound collections for what should be a practical and inspiring event focusing on how we can collaborate to preserve sound heritage. [...]
2024-03-14T10:27:24+00:00Eoin O'Cearnaighhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;1fb2b314.2403School log books closure periods
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We are currently undertaking a review of some closure periods and would be interested to hear other service's approach to school log books. Happy to share anonymised responses off list if anyone is interested.<br><br>Many thanks<br><br>-<br>Chris Loftus - Archivist | Northumberland Archives<br>Northumberland County Council (Public Health, Inequalities and Stronger Communities)<br>QE2 Country Park | Ashington | Northumberland | NE63 9YF | Tel: 07599 656995 [...]
2024-03-14T09:32:07+00:00Chris Loftushttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;2f740fae.2403Still time to take the survey of ILL practices and receive a free copy of one of the reports generated from the survey data
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Primary Research Group (www.primaryresearch.com), publisher of research reports and surveys about higher education, is surveying librarians involved in interlibrary loan and book sharing operations about some of their policies and choices. Survey participants receive a free copy of one of the reports generated from the survey data. Answers are aggregated or otherwise presented without attribution. To take the survey, or to send it to someone in your organization best able to answer its questions about interlibrary loan and book sharing, use the link below. [...]
2024-03-13T23:17:48+00:00James Moseshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;5991eb5.2403International Women's History Month - Sue Ryder, SOE and the FANY 'Never Standing Still'
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The first episode of new podcast 'Never Standing Still - retelling the story of Sue Ryder' is now out on Spotify and most podcast apps. In the first episode, released for IWHM, Archivist Stephanie shares sound clips from the archives of Lady Ryder of Warsaw Memorial Trust, the legacy of Sue Ryder and her phenomenal humanitarian work. She is also in conversation with Lynette Beardwood from the Archives of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, exploring Sue's fascinating childhood and war career in the FANY and Special Operations Executive (SOE) during WWII. [...]
2024-03-13T14:06:29+00:00Stephanie Nieldhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;ed25ceea.2403Job Opportunity: Archives Assistant, Society of Genealogists
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Full message available at: <a href="https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;9b7b2ad4.2403">Job Opportunity: Archives Assistant, Society of Genealogists</a>2024-03-13T12:22:26+00:00Christine Worthingtonhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;9b7b2ad4.2403REMINDER: Job opportunity (fixed term) - Archivist for Birthlink, Edinburgh
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Just a reminder about this role in central Edinburgh. Deadline is 5pm on Thursday 14th March.<br><br>Posting on behalf of Birthlink.<br><br>Work with us – Heritage Officer<br><br>We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated qualified Archivist for this exciting opportunity to archive Birthlink’s history. The Heritage Officer will be responsible for cataloguing the agency archives, undertake digitisation of archives and lead the development of a digital story resource sensitively produced for public access. This is especially important to Scotland being the 40th year of the Adoption Contact Register (owned and managed by Birthlink). [...]
2024-03-13T12:20:40+00:00Jo Dixonhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;9fb462c6.2403Re: CfP: Born Digital Collections, Archives and Memory, 2025, University of London
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Dear all<br><br>I spotted this conference on the rare books' listserve - I am reposting in case of potential interest. See the details below.<br><br>Best wishes<br><br>Charlotte<br><br>Please note - I will be leaving my role at NRS on 26th April to take up the post of Head of Collections Services at the National Museums of Scotland on 13th May. [...]
2024-03-13T11:50:26+00:00Dr Charlotte Berryhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;33642750.2403CfP: Business and Industrial History: A Journal of Archival Research
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Hi all,<br><br>The Business Archives Council of Scotland (BACS) has recently relaunched its journal under a new title Business and Industrial History: A Journal of Archival Research in partnership with the University of Glasgow. Our journal is for archivists and historians to share and develop knowledge and awareness of business and industrial history and archives both in Scotland and internationally. More details here https://busarchscot.org.uk/journal/bih/ [...]
2024-03-13T10:51:38+00:00Kiara Kinghttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;1cb84038.2403JOB OPPORTUNITY: Archivist at the Law Society
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Dear all,<br><br>A new role at the Law Society, this is an exceptional opportunity to manage and promote our archives collections at an exciting time for the organisation. Full information on the role is on our website. For an informal conversation before applying, please contact me, farah.wise@lawsociety.org.uk.<br><br>Archivist<br>Closing Date: 2 Apr 2024<br>Salary Details: £39,292 - 47,382 pro rata, with 3% flex fund after 3 months plus comprehensive benefits<br>The post is 0.6 FTE and fixed term for eighteen months with the possibility of extension<br>https://workforus.lawsociety.org.uk/vacancies/1075/archivist-18-month-ftc-3-days-week.html [...]
2024-03-13T10:21:11+00:00Farah Wisehttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;7fb38cd5.2403Making archives engaging for visually impaired audiences + RLUK ICIL events
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UPCOMING RLUK INCLUSIVE COLLECTIONS, INCLUSIVE LIBRARIES EVENTS MARCH - MAY<br><br>Inclusive Collections, Inclusive Libraries<https://bit.ly/RLUKICIL> (RLUKICIL) is an RLUK programme of events that aims to foster conversation around decolonisation and inclusive practice in collecting, describing, presenting, and engaging with content in research library collections. It seeks to raise awareness about the opportunities and challenges of dealing with, contextualising, and engaging with offensive collections while also identifying and sharing examples of good practice. [...]
2024-03-13T09:52:05+00:00Melanie Cheunghttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;acb159f2.2403REMINDER- Job Opportunity: Records Manager at the BMA
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Just a reminder that there a few days left to apply for the Records Manager role at the BMA:<br><br>Role: Records Manager<br>Salary: £40,160.04 per annum<br>Contract Type: Permanent<br>Working Hours: 40 hours per week<br>Location: BMA House, London, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)<br>Closing Date: 17 March, 2024<br><br>For further information and to apply for the role, please follow the link: [...]
2024-03-13T09:40:09+00:00Natasha Swainstonhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;ac72993d.2403‘In Conversation with …’ talks now online
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Dear all,<br><br>Earlier this year we held the first of our ‘In Conversation with …’ online series. Our aim was to learn more about the archives we hold from the individuals and communities who collected, created, or who now work with them, to develop outreach and learning projects.<br><br>Questions were asked about how and why these archives were collected, and what value they hold for future research. In particular, looking at the practice of collecting archives like oral history - how to plan, what training is needed and what support to consider for both interviewer and interviewee following a session. [...]
2024-03-13T08:35:15+00:00David Baldwinhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;34b8d1fe.2403VACANCY: LIBRARY ASSISTANT - Tameside Local Studies & Archives, Greater Manchester
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Dear list members,<br><br>Tameside Council are looking to appoint a Library Assistant to join their Local Studies and Archive Centre, located in Ashton-under-Lyne. To apply and read the full advert, please follow this link: https://www.greater.jobs/search-and-apply/job-details/TM-90679/<br><br>Library Assistants are responsible for the provision of front line library services including counter duties, the maintenance of stock, dealing with enquiries and assisting members of the public in using our resources. You may also be required to assist in the provision of books and archives, as well as our online and surrogate resources in the searchroom. [...]
2024-03-12T15:24:14+00:00Robert Hillmanhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;8e781779.2403VACANCY: ARCHIVIST - Tameside Local Studies & Archives, Greater Manchester
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Dear list members,<br><br>Tameside Council are looking to appoint a qualified archivist to join their Local Studies and Archive Centre, located in Ashton-under-Lyne. To apply and read the full advert, please follow this link: https://www.greater.jobs/search-and-apply/job-details/TM-90660/<br><br>As the archivist at Tameside Local Studies & Archives, you will manage and exploit the borough's archive collection, including material associated with the Manchester Regiment. You will also be responsible for achieving and maintaining Archive Service Accreditation, seeking and obtaining grant funding relating to the development, promotion and delivery of the archive and local studies offer, and working as part of the Greater Manchester Archives [...]
2024-03-12T15:24:11+00:00Robert Hillmanhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;596aca4a.2403Vacancy: Assistant Archivist: Cataloguing Camberwell College of Art, 3 Month contract
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Hello all,<br>We have an exciting three-month contract available for an Assistant Archivist to undertake organisation and cataloguing of the Camberwell College of Art Archive, which holds a collection of primary material documenting the history and activities of Camberwell College of Arts from 1898 to the present. It includes prospectuses, minutes of meetings of Boards of Governors, exhibition and degree show catalogues, photographs and slides, private view cards and other College ephemera. The collection is not catalogued, but some partial hand lists exist.<br>The archivist would work within the very friendly and helpful Camberwell college library team, with access to [...]
2024-03-12T14:18:00+00:00Sarah Mahurterhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;32ad820c.2403Vacancy- Lewisham Local Studies Librarian
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Dear All,<br><br>Lewisham Libraries and Lewisham Heritage, the official archive service for Lewisham Council, is looking for a new Local Studies Librarian.<br><br>We are looking for an outstanding professional who is excited to develop Lewisham's history and heritage for its communities, by bringing history out of the archives and new and established audiences into a newly created heritage space in Lewisham Library. [...]
2024-03-12T13:44:17+00:00Underwood, Patriciahttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;92602fa6.2403Discovering Collections, Discovering Communities conference announcement
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Dear Colleagues,<br><br>The Discovering Collections, Discovering Communities conference (DCDC) will be taking a break in 2024.<br><br>The conference partners - The National Archives, The British Library and Jisc - have taken time to review and consider delegate feedback and so, going forward DCDC will be a fully hybrid, international, biennial event.<br><br>This will ensure that DCDC audiences can continue to engage with peers, share and hear more about the incredible work that is being undertaken across the GLAMA sector, and take part in opportunities to network and develop professional skills. Conference partners are committed to programming a conference that seeks [...]
2024-03-12T12:02:44+00:00Colgan, Lilyhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;c9d7c7d2.2403Vacancy: Project Cataloguer (fixed term, 24 months) at the Wiener Holocaust Library
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Project Cataloguer<br><br>Full-time, fixed-term contract (24 months) based in Central London, WC1<br>Salary: £30,000<br>Start date: May 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter<br>Responsible to: Printed & AV Collections Manager<br>Deadline for Applications: 14 April 2024 (23:59)<br>Interviews: 22 April 2024<br><br>The Wiener Holocaust Library is the world’s oldest Holocaust archive and the home of Britain’s largest collection of published and unpublished works, documents and photographs relating to the Nazi era. [...]
2024-03-12T11:26:17+00:00Stefanie Rauchhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;d0b91555.2403special women history free online event 26th March : women and sport from ALISS ** new addition to the programme**
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New to the programme we are hoping to hear about the work of Sophia Hurst concerning her work on women in sport an uncatalogued archive at LSE Library<br><br>ALISS Womens History Month showcase 2024<br>26th March 2024 - 9:45am - 12:30pm<br><br>2024 is an Olympic Year and in honour of the occasion be inspired by the latest Women's History Month Special online showcase from ALISS. [...]
2024-03-12T09:44:34+00:00Dawson,Hhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;7b1360b5.2403Re: Contribute to ARC Magazine
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👍<br><br>On Mon, 11 Mar 2024, 19:11 Daniella Gonzalez, <dgonzalez1992@live.com><br>wrote:<br><br>> Dear All (with apologies for cross-posting),<br>><br>> I am one of the Joint Editors of ARC Magazine and I'm editing the upcoming<br>> July/August 2024 issue. I'm gathering content for the following sections:<br>><br>> * ARA News: news from across the ARA eg board appointments, industry<br>> partnerships, new/changes to legislation, conference news, apprenticeships,<br>> updates from regions/sectors/group eg successful events, social media<br>> campaigns, best practice (suggested word count: 100 – 250 words, plus<br>> image(s))<br>><br>> * Industry news: including funding opportunities, job [...]
2024-03-11T20:04:39+00:00Paula Larkinhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;2e0afe12.2403Contribute to ARC Magazine
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Dear All (with apologies for cross-posting),<br><br>I am one of the Joint Editors of ARC Magazine and I'm editing the upcoming July/August 2024 issue. I'm gathering content for the following sections:<br><br>* ARA News: news from across the ARA eg board appointments, industry partnerships, new/changes to legislation, conference news, apprenticeships, updates from regions/sectors/group eg successful events, social media campaigns, best practice (suggested word count: 100 – 250 words, plus image(s)) [...]
2024-03-11T19:11:50+00:00Daniella Gonzalezhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;4023f754.2403Vacancies University of Dundee: Information Governance Officer and Senior Information Governance Officer
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We have two exciting opportunities to join our busy Information Governance Team here at the University of Dundee - a Senior Information Governance Officer and an Information Governance Officer. Both postholders will work across a range of Information Governance tasks including compliance with FoI(S)A, UK GDPR and EIRs and advising on and implementing best practice in records and information management. Both posts close on 27th March 2024. [...]
2024-03-11T16:56:22+00:00Caroline Brown (Staff)https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;975ea9d3.2403History of Nursing Sources
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Hi<br><br>My History of Nursing Committee are currently reviewing their 'Tracing Nurses a guide to family and local history'. It's a free guide and you can see the existing copy here:<br>Tracing nurses | Blog | Royal College of Nursing (rcn.org.uk)<https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/Blogs/tracing-nurses-revised><br><br>They are checking existing links and removing out of date information (e.g. Hosprec database). [...]
2024-03-11T15:31:09+00:00Teresa Dohertyhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;9b228098.2403Microform machines available
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Good afternoon list,<br><br>We have the following machines free to collect from the University of Exeter if anyone can make use of them:<br><br>-CM Consolidated Micrographics 978 Microfiche reader<br>300x500x500mm<br><br>-VC Executive Micro Methods Ltd Micro fiche and card reader<br>Dimensions - 300 x 600 x 600<br><br>Please respond to c.walter2@exeter.ac.uk. If I haven’t had any takers after a month I will request disposal. [...]
2024-03-11T14:44:55+00:00Caroline Walterhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;18c26a20.2403local Media Archives Conference CFP - extended deadline
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Preserving local media – who cares? One-day symposium.<br>Extended deadline for abstracts: April 14, 2024.<br><br>The Local and Community Media Network of MeCCSA is calling for contributions to a one-day symposium looking at the future of local and community media archives. The event will be held at Coventry University, United Kingdom on Friday, June 7, 2024. [...]
2024-03-11T13:38:42+00:00Rachel Matthewshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;dff5ccde.2403Reminder: British Records Association Maurice Bond Lecture and Janette Harley Prize presentation 6pm, 11 April 2024
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*Few tickets remaining!*<br><br>Join the British Records Association at London Metropolitan Archives on<br>Thursday 11 April for this year's Maurice Bond Lecture:<br><br>“Placing Archives: The Victoria County History and Archival Landscapes” by<br>Dr Adam Chapman, General Editor of the Victoria County History (VCH).<br><br>In his lecture, Dr Chapman will reflect on how no single archive can<br>adequately treat any one place and how the VCH has approached this<br>challenge over its 125 year history, as a project profoundly intertwined<br>with the development of the British archival profession and sector. [...]
2024-03-11T13:15:35+00:00Secretary B.R.Ahttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;9e68c7f4.2403FW: Explore copyright and AI at Copyright Conference 2024
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*** apologies for cross postings***<br><br>Dear Colleagues<br><br>We are delighted to announce our full programme for the annual CILIP Copyright Conference: New Horizons – Attack of the Bots – with a specific focus on AI, ethics, IP, and creators’ rights. Early Bird tickets have just been announced.<br><br>Hope to see you there!<br><br>My best wishes [...]
2024-03-11T13:14:11+00:00Naomi Kornhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;3e4b8d49.2403FEW SPACES LEFT: Towards a National Collection Webinars
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Dear colleagues (with apologies for cross-posting)<br><br>if you are interested in digital heritage, co-designing experiences for digital collections and the use of new digital methods and tools, don’t miss our Towards a National Collection (TaNC) Discovery Project Webinar Series 2024. We have some great speakers lined up and look forward to welcoming you in the coming weeks. These online events are free and open to everyone, and we encourage you to share this invitation with anyone who may be interested. [...]
2024-03-11T12:23:11+00:00Sophie Dietrichhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;b6c4c016.2403The National Archives' apprenticeship training programme for employers - recruitment (19 March) and onboarding (26 March)
https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;5fdac9a8.2403
Dear colleagues,<br>There is still time to register to attend the upcoming recruitment and onboarding workshops as part of our apprenticeship training programme for employers:<br>A guide to recruiting an apprentice (online)<br><br>19 March (10am - 12pm)<br><br>This workshop for employers will discuss recruiting an apprentice, and explore what you need to do and consider throughout the recruitment process. We will explore a range of topics such as good practice, job descriptions, application options, shortlisting, thinking about the interview process and making an offer. [...]
2024-03-11T12:07:17+00:00Heyworth-Taylor, Jameshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;5fdac9a8.2403ARA Today Digest - March 2024
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Here is this month's ARA Today Digest: https://mailchi.mp/archives/march-forward-ara-today-digest-march-2024<br><br>Contents include:<br>-----<br>New guidance on the records of Adopted and Care-experienced people has been published by the Chief Archivists in Local Government Group of ARA<br>https://www.archives.org.uk/news/new-guidance-on-the-records-of-adopted-and-care-experienced-people-published<br>-----<br>ARA Conference 2024 - Birmingham 28-30th August - 'Climate and Crisis: Tackling It Together'<br>Early Bird booking opens from 14th March.<br>https://openingdoors.eventsair.com/ara2024/<br>----<br>Central Training - New Copyright courses, plus more: [...]
2024-03-11T09:54:13+00:00Deborah Masonhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;754b5cea.2403start the week with some amazing women new additions to the womens history month map
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https://en-gb.padlet.com/h_dawson/our-wonderful-world-of-inspiring-women-9ihepb01tusm2mo3<br><br>new additions include<br><br>Cornelia Sorabji Indian lawyer<br><br>Kate Sheppard New Zealand suffrage campaigner<br><br>Christine de Pizan - Italy<br><br>Best wishes<br>Heather Dawson<br><br>Contact the list owner for assistance at ARCHIVES-NRA-request@JISCMAIL.AC.UK<br><br>For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at<br>https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=archives-nra
2024-03-11T09:27:20+00:00Dawson,Hhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;be434520.2403Re: Job Opportunity: Information and Records Manager, Met Office
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Dear all,<br><br>Apologies, the link in the email below didn't work. Please see this link for details: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/careers/vacancies<br><br>Emma<br><br>Emma Cobbledick<br>Information and Records Manager<br>Met Office, FitzRoy Road, Exeter, EX1 3PB, United Kingdom<br>Work: +-443301354157<br>http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/<br><br>Met Office +IBQ- Official<br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: Archivists, conservators and records managers. +ADw-ARCHIVES-NRA+AEA-JISCMAIL.AC.UK+AD4- On Behalf Of Emma Cobbledick<br>Sent: Monday, March 11, 2024 8:49 AM<br>To: ARCHIVES-NRA+AEA-JISCMAIL.AC.UK<br>Subject: Job Opportunity: Information and Records Manager, Met Office [...]
2024-03-11T09:04:09+00:00Emma Cobbledickhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;7996c9c5.2403Job Opportunity: Information and Records Manager, Met Office
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Dear all,<br><br>Apologies for cross-posting.<br><br>The Met Office is recruiting for an Information and Records Manager. The post will be based within our Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) Team:<br><br>Salary: Starting salary £41,725<br>Terms: Full Time / Flexible Working / Temporary Contract with the possibility to develop into a permanent position.<br>Location: Exeter HQ / Remote Working<br>Apply by: 11:59 pm, 20th March, with interviews commencing from 08/04/2024 [...]
2024-03-11T08:49:18+00:00Emma Cobbledickhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;beae1b13.2403Tracing the Histories and Values of Manuscripts and Rare Books: Methods, Tools, Possibilities
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School of Advanced Study • University of London<br>Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies<br><br>Tracing the Histories and Values of Manuscripts and Rare Books: Methods, Tools, Possibilities<br><br>Research Training<br><br>Wednesday, 13th March 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 (London)<br><br>Online live via Zoom<br><br>Register here: Tracing the Histories and Values of Manuscripts and Rare Books: Methods, Tools, Possibilities | School of Advanced Study (sas.ac.uk)<https://www.sas.ac.uk/events/tracing-histories-and-values-manuscripts-and-rare-books-methods-tools-possibilities> [...]
2024-03-08T16:38:42+00:00Sas Eventshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;c67a8e97.2403Genus Digitisation Workshop - April 23rd
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Dear all,<br><br>*With apologies for cross posting*<br><br>It is my pleasure to let you know that Genus will be hosting a Digitisation Workshop on April the 23rd.<br><br>Our workshops consist of a number of talks on various aspects of digitisation including opportunities for discussion with our independent speakers to talk through how to plan and implement a successful digitisation project. [...]
2024-03-08T15:24:47+00:00Rachel Earphttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;5aee1ad6.2403Re: Archives Unlocked refresh
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Dear colleagues,<br><br>Further to my email below, we've extended the deadline for enquiries about this invitation to tender until 11 March. The deadline for submitting tenders is still 15 March.<br><br>If you have an enquiry, please contact our Procurement team at procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk<mailto:procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk>.<br><br>Best wishes,<br><br>Karishma<br><br>From: Wadhwani, Karishma<br>Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 5:22 PM<br>To: archives-nra@jiscmail.ac.uk<br>Subject: Archives Unlocked refresh [...]
2024-03-08T10:17:13+00:00Wadhwani, Karishmahttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;10e2527c.2403African Studies in the Digital Age: SCOLMA 2024 Seminar Series #4
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The 4th seminar in the 2024 SCOLMA Seminar Series "African Studies in the Digital Age" is now live.<br><br>Publishing, Platforms, & African Literature in the Digital Age<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scolma-ss-4-publishing-platforms-african-literature-in-the-digital-age-tickets-857907543557?aff=oddtdtcreator><br><br>Wednesday March 13th Online from 13:00-14:00 GMT. Register now!<br><br>"In the last decade social media, ebooks, and other digital platforms have been transforming how and where writers are read. This seminar explores the ways in which these changes have affected the production, circulation and collecting of literature from the African continent. [...]
2024-03-07T18:00:05+00:00Lucy McCannhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;471b0260.2403Ford Madox Ford letters sought
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Dear all,<br><br>Ford Madox (Hueffer) Ford letters sought!<br><br>The general editors of the multi-volume Collected Letters of Ford Madox Ford for Oxford University Press would be glad to hear from anyone holding letters from (or to) Ford, or about him, or who is aware of the whereabouts of any such letters. The editors are already aware of a number of major Ford collections, for example those at Cornell University, Princeton University, Yale University, New York Public Library, The University of Texas, and The Huntington Library. Any additional information will be gratefully received and acknowledged. Please contact Sara Haslam (sara.haslam@open.ac.uk<mailto:sara.haslam@open.ac.uk>) and [...]
2024-03-07T17:30:36+00:00l.c.borkett-jones@bham.ac.ukhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;a03d0184.2403Free 30 minute talk at Society of Genealogists
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You are invited to a free online talk "Focus on the SoG Genealogical Treasures and Collections" which this month will be focusing on Special Collections: New archive accessions since 2020.<br>Tuesday, 12 March 2024 14:00 - book a place to watch live or view a recording.<br>The talk will also be available on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@societyofgenealogists shortly afterwards.<br>Find out more and book your place here: https://members.sog.org.uk/events/653fd33d33d2260008c5cbf9/description [...]
2024-03-07T17:26:57+00:00Ruth Willmorehttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;7af519c0.2403Digital Preservation Manager role at the V&A
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Apologies for cross-posting. The V&A has a vacancy for a newly-created role of Digital Preservation Manager: https://www.vam.ac.uk/vacancies. This is a permanent, full time role, with an application deadline of 7th April.<br><br>The Role<br><br>The V&A is a family of museums dedicated to the power of creativity. Our mission is to champion design and creativity in all its forms, advance cultural knowledge, and inspire makers, creators and innovators everywhere. We share a 5,000-year-old story of creativity through exhibitions, events, educational programmes, digital experiences, conservation, research, and an ever-evolving national collection of over 2.8m objects spanning every creative discipline. [...]
2024-03-07T16:54:18+00:00Matti Wattonhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;d81c83d0.2403Re: Donation of 1860s schoolwork notebooks
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Hi all,<br><br>Someone has already volunteered to take the notebooks in for us, so no need for any further offers of help.<br><br>Regards,<br><br>Gary<br><br>Gary Collins<br>Assistant Archivist<br><br>Temple Reading Room<br>Rugby School<br>Barby Road<br>Rugby<br>Warwickshire<br>CV22 5DW<br><br>Gc@rugbyschool.net<br><br>Contact the list owner for assistance at ARCHIVES-NRA-request@JISCMAIL.AC.UK<br><br>For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at<br>https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=archives-nra
2024-03-07T16:41:48+00:00Gary Collinshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;99f0fad5.2403Donation of 1860s schoolwork notebooks
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Hi all,<br><br>Rugby School has been offered by Professor John Mcneill of Georgetown University, Washington DC two notebooks relating to geology classes taught at the school in the 1860s. They were created by his great-grandfather Godfrey Darbishire who was at the school 1868-1872. The notebooks are roughly A6 in size (15 x 8 cm) and weigh about 300g. [...]
2024-03-07T14:47:51+00:00Gary Collinshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;6309d352.2403AMARC Spring Meeting 2024
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The Association for Manuscripts and Archives in Research Collections (AMARC) Spring Meeting 2024<br><br>Virtual seminar hosted by The University of Manchester Library<br>26th April 2024, 14.00-16.30<br><br>Community Engagement and Special Collections: How can archive and manuscript professionals connect local communities with special collections?<br><br>Four expert speakers will present their successful projects and strategies for engaging public audiences in meaningful ways through in-person events and digital outreach activities. [...]
2024-03-07T11:32:49+00:00Alison Rayhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;ead39443.2403RLUK Inclusive Collections Inclusive Libraries events
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UPCOMING RLUK INCLUSIVE COLLECTIONS, INCLUSIVE LIBRARIES EVENTS MARCH - APRIL<br><br>Inclusive Collections, Inclusive Libraries<https://bit.ly/RLUKICIL> (RLUKICIL) is an RLUK programme of events that aims to foster conversation around decolonisation and inclusive practice in collecting, describing, presenting, and engaging with content in research library collections. It seeks to raise awareness about the opportunities and challenges of dealing with, contextualising, and engaging with offensive collections while also identifying and sharing examples of good practice. [...]
2024-03-07T10:52:09+00:00Melanie Cheunghttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;77c80e66.2403duplicating microfilm
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We’re looking to duplicate one standard reel of microfilm for a reader however the company we have used in the past, Microform, has notified us they will now only process orders for multiple reels – the minimum is now 4 reels. Has anyone used another comparable service in the last six months that they could recommend, or is this a typical response now? [...]
2024-03-07T10:35:12+00:00Elizabeth Semper O'Keefehttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;f6fbf5aa.2403Digital Preservation: You're Already Doing it - Webinar (21 March 11:30-12:30):
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In this webinar, Karyn from DigiKive aims to de-mystify the world of digital preservation and give attendees the confidence to get started working with their own digital records. We will focus on the similarities between archive and digital preservation work, the transferable skills we have already, and using what you have and know already to get started. How to find out what you have and where it is, creation of and maintaining a digital asset register, and the information you need to preserve your content will also be discussed. [...]
2024-03-07T09:17:58+00:00Robert Wrighthttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;a255c33c.2403Re: Rates and rents books
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Hi Susan<br><br>Unfortunately I can’t help directly with your query as I’m a communications professional rather than an archives one. However the archives-nra list still exists and I think if you post this on there you’d get plenty of useful advice.<br><br>You can simply subscribe here https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=ARCHIVES-NRA<br><br>It doesn’t take very long for your subscription to be approved and then you can just email to: ARCHIVES-NRA@JISCMAIL.AC.UK<mailto:ARCHIVES-NRA@JISCMAIL.AC.UK> with this query and any others. [...]
2024-03-07T08:37:08+00:00Deborah Masonhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;1e4a1b6e.2403Fw: Online The National Archives Training
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2024-03-06T23:31:20+00:00Farquhar Fletthttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;52132cc3.2403Canada
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Hi.<br>Anyone in this group works in Canada?<br>If so, please email me privately.<br>With many thanks,<br>Antoinette SeymourUniversity of Windsor Leddy Library<br><br>Contact the list owner for assistance at ARCHIVES-NRA-request@JISCMAIL.AC.UK<br><br>For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at<br>https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=archives-nra
2024-03-06T21:21:48+00:00Antoinette Seymourhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;8f05f66d.2403Storing charcoal and pencil drawings
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Good afternoon,<br><br>I was wondering if anyone could give some advice on the best practice for storing charcoal and pencil drawings, please?<br><br>I have a collection of sketches which need to be transferred into long term archival storage, but I've just read online that polyester wallets are not suitable for this, as they create a static charge that can interfere with the drawn surface. I was looking at making some acid-free paper folders instead, with archival greaseproof paper to interleave between drawings. These folders would then be stored in archive boxes. Does anyone have any advice to offer on whether [...]
2024-03-06T16:07:51+00:00Mandy Morganhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;c7643c77.2403AfL March Seminar - Electrical Association for Women (27 Mar 2024, 6pm, LMA)
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Here are the details of Archives for London’s next seminar:<br><br>Emancipation from Drudgery: celebrating the centenary of the Electrical Association for Women (Anne Locker)<br><br>On 12 November 1924, a group of engineers, teachers, Girl Guide leaders, town planning committees and industry representatives met in London to discuss the life-changing opportunities of a new technology: domestic electricity. They were invited to the home of Sir Charles and Lady Parsons to listen to the engineer Mabel Mathews, who had a suggestion. Why not form an organisation to inform, educate and encourage all women to use electricity to improve their lives? The Women’s [...]
2024-03-06T15:20:25+00:00Harrison, Louisehttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;adb010f0.2403Re: VACANCIES: Archives Assistants, V&A Blythe House Decant
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Hello Vannis,<br><br>We have spoken before through the Facebook archives group.<br>I am interested in applying for this position but I am wondering whether the majority of the work will take place at Kensington or Stratford?<br><br>I did have a quick look at the link but it still is not clear.<br><br>Many thanks,<br><br>Gavin.<br><br>Sent from Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>
2024-03-06T15:07:17+00:00Gavin Maitlandhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;fd574fff.2403Online The National Archives Training
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You are invited to attend online training from The National Archives.<br><br>In these thematic sessions, record experts introduce you to relevant material for your research, with time for questions.<br><br>* 16 April, 2-5pm - Modern Black History<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/815032974567?aff=oddtdtcreator><br>* 25 April, 2-5pm - Life Course Tracing (19th and 20thC)<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/815038320557?aff=oddtdtcreator><br>* 2 May, 2-5pm - Modern Health and the State<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/815068912057?aff=oddtdtcreator><br>* 7 May, 2-5pm - Hidden Medieval Voices<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/795288618667?aff=oddtdtcreator><br>* 9 May, 2-5pm - Early Modern Colonial History<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/815036946447?aff=oddtdtcreator> [...]
2024-03-06T13:22:58+00:00Maude, Kathrynhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;a96e8262.2403RLUK Digital Shift Forum: Reflections on Repository Infrastructure event
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RLUK DIGITAL SHIFT FORUM 13 March<br><br>RLUK’s Digital Shift Forum<https://bit.ly/RLUKDSF> (#RLUKDSF<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23RLUKDSF&src=typed_query>) brings together colleagues from across the information, research, cultural and heritage communities, and third and commercial sectors, to discuss the future of the digital shift in collections, services, and audiences.<br><br>These virtual events aim to promote cross-sector discussion and debate, to enable knowledge exchange, and inspire collaborative endeavour across sectors and communities. RLUK DSF events are open to all and free to attend. [...]
2024-03-06T12:43:22+00:00Melanie Cheunghttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;7db18612.2403Job vacancies: Collections Audit Assistants x 3 posts (3 months fixed term) at SOAS Library
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Apologies for cross posting.<br><br>SOAS Library is currently recruiting 3 x Collections Audit Assistants (full-time, 3-month fixed-term) to join our Special Collections team. The post holders will be expected to work as part of a team to deliver an audit and space management project focussed on Special Collections. They will gather data on the archive, manuscript, rare books, and object collections to aid in long-term collection management. [...]
2024-03-06T11:43:39+00:00Edward Hoodhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;ba4dcad6.2403VACANCIES: Archives Assistants, V&A Blythe House Decant
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Dear all,<br><br>We have an exciting opportunity for two Archives Assistants to join the V&A's archives decant team, supporting the preparation and move of archive collections from Blythe House, the V&A's collection store and public research facility in West Kensington, to the V&A's new Storehouse in Here East, Stratford.<br><br>This is an excellent opportunity to work on a large-scale collection move project and to develop your experience of archive collections handling, location control, and barcoding. It's also a valuable opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in archives and cultural heritage management, working with wide variety of formats including glass negatives, [...]
2024-03-06T11:41:56+00:00Vannis Jones Rahihttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;ea2dce17.2403Job vacancy: Collections Audit Leader (3 months fixed term contract) at SOAS Library
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Apologies for cross posting.<br><br>SOAS Library is currently recruiting a fixed term (3 months), full time Collections Audit Lead to join our Special Collections team. The post holder will lead a team to deliver an audit and space management project focussed on the library’s archive, manuscript, rare books, and object collections. [...]
2024-03-06T11:40:12+00:00Edward Hoodhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;919ec031.2403Swydd wag: Archifydd Cynorthwyol (Cyfnod Mamolaeth), Prifysgol Abertawe / Vacancy: Assistant Archivist (Maternity Cover), Swansea University
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Swydd wag: Archifydd Cynorthwyol (Cyfnod Mamolaeth), Prifysgol Abertawe<br><br>Rydym yn recriwtio Archifydd Cynorthwyol i ymuno â thîm prysur yn Archifau Richard Burton. Swydd am gyfnod penodol yw hon, tan 7 Ebrill 2025.<br><br>Am fanylion pellach ewch i wefan Prifysgol Abertawe: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/cy/swyddi-yn-abertawe/swyddi-gwag/manylion/?opening-id=9889<br><br>Cyflog: £28,759 to £32,332 per annum y flwyddyn<br><br>Dyddiad cau: 10/3/2024<br><br>Vacancy: Assistant Archivist (Maternity Cover), Swansea University [...]
2024-03-06T09:09:57+00:00Sian Williamshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;84643a06.2403Dissertation Research Survey
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I am writing to invite you to participate in a survey that I am conducting for my final dissertation for a Masters in Archives and Records Management through Dundee University.<br><br>I am researching whether professional archive services in England, to a lesser or greater degree, have managed to implement the strategy of ‘active archiving’ from their Collections Development Policy into their daily functions and whether this is managing to ‘bridge the gap’ in the representation of marginalised communities within their holdings. [...]
2024-03-05T19:34:54+00:00Heather Crofthttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;78620102.2403Studying at the Warburg Institute - Open Day, Webinars and Short Courses
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THE WARBURG INSTITUTE<br>School of Advanced Study | University of London<br><br>STUDYING AT THE WARBURG INSTITUTE<br>The Warburg Institute is one of the world's leading centres for studying the interaction of ideas, images and society. It is dedicated to the survival and transmission of culture across time and space, with special emphasis on the afterlife of antiquity. We run MA programmes in Art History, Curatorship and Renaissance Culture<https://warburg.sas.ac.uk/ma-art-history-curatorship-and-renaissance-culture> and in Cultural, Intellectual and Visual History<https://warburg.sas.ac.uk/ma-cultural-intellectual-and-visual-history>, and encourage MPhil and PhD<https://warburg.sas.ac.uk/doctor-philosophy-phd-programme> applicants in the many areas of research the Institute supports. We also offer PG Certificates in Cultural, Intellectual and Visual [...]
2024-03-05T15:42:38+00:00Jon Millingtonhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;a7c81b93.2403"Inherited Legacies": Invitation to a student-led workshop on the Women Scientists of UCL's Galton Laboratory, March 12 and March 19
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Dear all,<br><br>You are warmly invited to two workshops that will be run by students on the Public History MA Programme at UCL. These workshops are one of the outputs of a public history project that the students complete as part of their coursework, supported by the UCL Special Collections team. Everyone is welcome to attend. [...]
2024-03-05T15:15:20+00:00Delbecque, Erikahttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;386528fd.2403ALES virtual event: Communication of Archives as Public History, Mon 18 Mar (reminder)
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A reminder that the Archives for Learning and Education Section are planning a series of three events in 2024 on the communication of archives as public history. The stories within archives are communicated to individuals and groups in the reading room, in learning activities, and through informal presentation and publication in, for example, webinars and blogs. The sessions will consider the impact of public histories and showcase examples of these activities. [...]
2024-03-05T15:12:42+00:00Archives for Learning and Educationhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;88eba2f4.2403Job opportunity: New fixed term roles at the Working Class Movement Library
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Hello all,<br><br>We have two new fixed term roles at the Working Class Movement Library working with our Big Flame archive. We are looking for a part-time Project Coordinator and a part-time Project Researcher to work alongside our existing team to deliver a National Lottery Heritage Fund project.<br><br>You can find more details and full job descriptions here, WCML | New vacancies: The Big Flame Project | About Us<https://www.wcml.org.uk/about-us/new-vacancies-the-big-flame-project/> [...]
2024-03-05T15:01:23+00:00Belinda Scarletthttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;bfa24fa3.2403Talk by Stirling University
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Hi all,<br>While this is museum focussed I thought colleagues may find the subject matter interesting.<br><br>Thanks<br>Joanne<br><br>Joanne Wishart | Digital Services Archivist<br>National Records of Scotland | HM General Register House | Edinburgh EH1 3YY<br>0131 535 1343 | joanne.wishart@nrscotland.gov.uk<mailto:joanne.wishart@nrscotland.gov.uk> | www.nrscotland.gov.uk<http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/><br><br>Preserving the past | Recording the present | Informing the future<br>A' tasgadh na bh' ann | A' clàradh na th' ann | A' stiùireadh na bhitheas
2024-03-05T14:49:43+00:00Joanne Wisharthttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;3f638da8.24032 weeks left to register for the RLUK24 Conference
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New Frontiers: The expanding scope of the modern research library<br>#RLUK24 Virtual Conference :: 20-22 March 2024<br>There are just under two weeks left to register for the RLUK24 Conference, a virtual event being held on 20-22 March 2024. Registration closes on Friday 15 March.<br>The role of the research library continues to expand as formats multiply, technology advances, and the expectations of the research community grow. As in many sectors, AI has the potential to significantly shift the research process, research dissemination, and workflows. All aspects of library activity could be impacted, from content creation, cataloguing and metadata, through [...]
2024-03-05T12:41:55+00:00Melanie Cheunghttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;5d7fab52.2403Masters in Archives and Records Management / Masters in Records Management with Digital Preservation or Information Rights by online distance learning
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***With apologies for cross-posting***<br><br>Please note that the deadline for applications to the Centre for Archive and Information Studies (CAIS) at the University of Dundee to enrol on a PG Cert/PGDip/MLitt/MSc programme or individual module in September 2024 is the 9th June. CAIS offers Masters degrees and single courses for continuing professional development, all by online distance learning. Please see below or look at our website for more information on our programmes and details of how to apply - http://www.dundee.ac.uk/cais [...]
2024-03-05T11:22:23+00:00Craig Gauld (Staff)https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=ARCHIVES-NRA;24ece279.2403