Archives and Records Association UK & Ireland

20/01/2025

Why are there so many Orphan Works in archival collections: what can we do about them?
This webinar will explore some of the reasons why archival collections can contain up to 50% orphan works. Online 10th Feb - more info here

Why are there so many Orphan Works in archival collections? Trainer: Naomi Korn Training will be delivered on: Online - Monday 10th February 2025 - 12.00pm to 13.00pm Why are there so many Orphan Works in archival collections: what can we do about them? This webinar will explore some of t

20/01/2025

If you're making career progression &/or CPD one of your 2025 goals you'll be interested in our training events for 2025! Just announced for June: Stepping into leadership - for people who are beginning to lead others, & may yet be in formal line management roles https://www.archives.org.uk/training-events/stepping-into-leadership

10/01/2025

Rapid Response Collecting – event and launch – 30th January
On 30th January, the record-keeping sector will see the launch of two new complementary resources, one from The UK National Archives and one from ARA.

Sign up for the launch event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rapid-response-collecting-launch-event-tickets-1104374697449 #:~:text=The%20launch%20event%20will%20provide,Q%26A%20session%20at%20the%20end

09/01/2025

The deadline for our Call for Papers for our annual conference is looming - 17th January - that's next Friday! The submission process is simple. The theme is: ‘Next Generation: Innovation and Imagination in Record Keeping'.
Full details here: https://openingdoors.eventsair.com/ara2025/presentation-submission

08/01/2025

Thanks to the 1,600 people/organisations who responded to the Ministry of Justice’s proposals on the retention of wills. Good news: UK Government will not proceed with any reforms that involve the destruction of original wills. Read in full here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/storage-and-retention-of-original-will-documents

08/01/2025

Still some places available on our first training event of the year: What is Personal Data? Learn to identify and classify personal data in your archival records
Online - Monday 13th January 2025 - 12.00pm to 13.00pm
Find out more and book here: https://www.archives.org.uk/training-events/what-is-personal-data-learn-to-identify-and-classify-personal-data-in-your-archival-records

12/12/2024

In a joint letter to UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, ARA has joined forces with 600+ organisations to send the message loud and clear: .
http://www.archives.org.uk/news/ara-signs-joint-letter-opposing-defunding-level-7-apprenticeships

02/12/2024

More from our blog series for:

We have a blog from Prof Lucy Delap reflecting on the challenges even experienced users of archives face when searching for disability and Deaf histories. https://www.archives.org.uk/news/disability-history-month-accessibility-and-archives

19/11/2024

Our Call for Papers is live for our

conference - the theme is ‘Next Generation: Innovation and Imagination in Record Keeping', giving plenty of scope for everyone - full details and how to submit here http://openingdoors.eventsair.com/ara2025/pres ... deadline 17 January

06/11/2024

06/11/2024

Join us for the first " " event, hosted at Gladstone's Library, part of a series designed to bring the ARA Cymru/Wales community together to connect, network, and explore each other's work in archives.

On Friday, November 15, 2024, at 13:00 GMT, you’ll have the opportunity to delve into the rich history of Gladstone's Library, located in the scenic countryside. This special event includes a behind-the-scenes tour of their archival collections, featuring key highlights from their repository. Afterwards, enjoy tea and cake in their on-site café. We look forward to seeing you there!

Book your place here: https://tinyurl.com/5n8r4978

Archives and Records Association UK & Ireland
Archifau Cymru - Archives Wales

16/10/2024

This great event from ARA South West is being held in-person in Cornwall at Kresen Kernow
Learn how to widen access, develop inclusive practices and support engagement with histories of disability. Friday 8th November tickets here https://www.archives.org.uk/training-events/introduction-to-disability-and-access