About
A very experienced
professional archivist
I have a detailed knowledge of the technical and strategic issues archive services face and the context within which they operate. I advise on operational matters, service development and transformation, I work with policy makers providing evaluations, feasibility studies and policy recommendations. I am a Fellow of the Archives and Records Association, a Trustee of Archives West Midlands, and an Assessor and Mentor for ARA's Professional Membership Scheme
An extensive consultancy practice
Since 2003 I have worked right across the UK with every type of archive service in the public and private sectors including local authorities, museums, universities, libraries, businesses and collaborative ventures. I cover both technical and strategic issues. I also provide research, evaluation and advice to policy makers, sector leads and professional bodies on key areas such as Archive Service Accreditation and funding.
services
I have a Masters in Archive Administration, and I am a
Fellow of the Archives and Records Association
and a member of the Institute of Consulting.
Since I established my consultancy in 2003 I have seen all aspects of the UK archive sector from volunteer-run collections to major national institutions. I have a strong understanding of the organisational and environmental context within which public and private archive collections and services operate, as well as professional standards and best practices. I understand in detail the issues and opportunities they face and have long experience of providing bespoke, realistic analysis and solutions.
archive & collection management
I support organisations with heritage collections in both the public and private sector to look at how they organise their work and meet the needs of their users to create innovative, robust services and collection care for the future.
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I have worked with numerous archive services across the UK in the public and private sectors, both as stand-alone organisations and as collaborative teams. I provide support and direction to develop services and partnerships.
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I have always had an interest in the wider issues affecting the archive sector. I have undertaken numerous projects with policy-making bodies, professional organisations and the archive ‘sector-lead’ bodies across the UK.
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