Archives at risk

British Records Association seminar

Wednesday 8 May 2013

Centre for Conservation British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB Location Details

The seminar will consider the risks highlighted by the British Records Association’s recent report on archives and records at risk and the proposals it made for further co-ordinated work to enhance the collection and preservation of both digital and traditional archive formats. We would like the afternoon to provide the basis for an action plan and are very keen to make use of the occasion to hear from anyone who would be willing to address the issues raised by the report.

Short presentations will be given by Anthony Smith (British Records Association), Caroline Peach (British Library Preservation Advisory Centre), Melinda Haunton (The National Archives) and David Mander.

Discussion will be lead by an expert panel headed by Anne Barrett (Archives for London) and including Norman James (The National Archives), Sarah Horton (CyMAL) and Brenda Weeden (Voluntary Action History Society). There will be opportunity for questions about the report as well as wider discussion on the feasibility of the proposals.

This event will be of interest to anyone who is concerned about current strategic and practical issues facing the proper preservation of the UK’s rich archival heritage and the variety of archive services that contribute to managing that heritage.

Programme

Registration

Attendance at the seminar is free and light refreshments will be provided on arrival, but places are limited. Please book your place before Thursday 2 May 2013, by contacting:

Maria Evans
British Records Association
Finsbury Library
245 St John’s Street
London EC1V 4NB

Tel: +44 (0)20 7833 0428
Email: info@britishrecordsassociation.org.uk

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