Today is the LAST DAY to apply to become one of two new Communications Officers for ARA's Section for Archives and Museums! To apply, send a one-page Expression of Interest to sam@archives.org.uk by 5 pm TODAY (Monday 28 September). Learn more: mcusercontent.com/e2538b2a52fd...

Less than one week left to register for our next training session - 'Mixed Collections: Balancing Conservation and Interpretation' - which will be held on Tuesday, 6 October from 10:00 to 12:30. Register by Thursday, 1 October: www.archives.org.uk/training-eve....

Only 5 days left to apply to become one of two new Communications Officers for ARA's Section for Archives and Museums! Send an Expression of Interest to sam@archives.org.uk by 5 pm on Monday 28 September. Learn more: mcusercontent.com/e2538b2a52fd...

Our next online training - 'Mixed Collections: Balancing Conservation and Interpretation' - will be Tuesday, 6 October from 10:00 to 12:30. Register by Thursday, 1 October: www.archives.org.uk/training-eve....

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Our next training session is 'Mixed Collections: Balancing Conservation and Interpretation'. This online training, presented by freelance museum consultants Anita Hollinshead and Jim Grevatte, will be held on Tuesday, 6 October from 10:00 to 12:30. Register now: www.archives.org.uk/training-eve...

Only 10 days left to express your interest in becoming Joint Communications Officer for ARA's Section for Archives and Museums! This is a fantastic volunteer opportunity to hone your communication skills & build your network across the UK and Ireland. Learn more: mcusercontent.com/e2538b2a52fd...

Our next training session is 'Mixed Collections: Balancing Conservation and Interpretation'. This online training, presented by freelance museum consultants Anita Hollinshead and Jim Grevatte, will be held on Tuesday, 6 October from 10:00 to 12:30. Register now: www.archives.org.uk/training-eve...

Are you interested in using communications to connect colleagues across the GLAM sector? We're looking for two new Joint Communications Officers to share news, promote activities, and support the section’s voice across the wider heritage profession. Learn more: mcusercontent.com/e2538b2a52fd...

Announcement: we're looking for 2 new Joint Communications Officers! In this voluntary position, you would work with SAM committee members, ARA colleagues and section members to identify relevant news, develop content, and maintain clear communication. Learn more: mcusercontent.com/e2538b2a52fd...

Congratulations Scottish Canals - you have the first job vacancy posted on our new recordkeeping careers hub! recordkeeping-careers.org/job/informat...

The National Archives & @araukie.bsky.social are seeking three consultants or freelancers to each deliver a 90-minute workshop at the Leadership for recordkeepers summit on Wednesday 4 November. Find out more and apply by Friday 18 September: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

ARA's Section for Archives & Museums would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all who attended our annual review meeting & knowledge sharing session last week. We would also like to extend a special thanks to our 4 fabulous presenters: Lowri Jenkins, Rachel Sayers, Cecilia Borgenstam & Felicity Crowe.

Today is the LAST DAY TO REGISTER for our Annual Review Meeting on Tuesday, 25 August. This free online event will also include a knowledge sharing session with short presentations from 4 experts in the GLAM sector. You won't want to miss it! Register NOW: www.archives.org.uk/training-eve...

Our Annual Review Meeting is one week from today! This free online event on Tuesday, 25 August will also include a knowledge sharing session with short presentations from 4 experts in the GLAM sector. Register by Friday, 21 August to secure your place: www.archives.org.uk/training-eve...

The Archives for Learning and Education Section's next lunchtime training session is Wednesday, 9 September from 1-2pm on Microsoft Teams: Divergent Minds in the Archive - Neurodivergent Professionals and Accessibility aralearning.wordpress.com/2026/08/16/a...

ARA ALES Lunchtime Seminar: Divergent Minds in the Archive – Neurodivergent Professionals and Accessibility

The Archives for Learning and Education Section’s third event in 2026 will be held using Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 9th September, from 1 to 2pm.  “Divergent Minds in the Archive – Neurodive…

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ARA's Section for Archives and Museums is hosting its Annual Review Meeting on Tuesday, 25 August. This free online event will also include a knowledge sharing session with short presentations from 4 speakers spread across the UK and Ireland. Register now: www.archives.org.uk/training-eve...

Attention archivists and records managers who are in the early stages of their careers...the ARA Section for New Professionals is looking for volunteers to join its committee. See details below!

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We're looking for two lovely people to join the friendly and lovely Section for New Professionals committee! Whether your strength is peerless peer support or cracking comms, find out more and apply today: aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/2026/08/03/j...

ARA's Section for Archives and Museums will hold its Annual Review Meeting on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. This free online event will include a knowledge sharing session with short presentations from 4 speakers. You won't want to miss it! Register now: www.archives.org.uk/training-eve...

The final keynote of #ARA2026 is from ARA President, Elizabeth Shepherd on Authentic voices: restoring the history of women in the archives

Winners of the ARA Excellence Awards 2026: New Professional: Aimy Stevens Record Keeper : Karyn Williamson Recordkeeping Service : Edge Hill University Archive Distinguished Service Awards: Catherine Kirby Ian Wakeling Kevin Wilbraham full story: www.archives.org.uk/news/ara-exc...

ARA Excellence Awards 2026 - Winners announced — Archives & Records Association

‍ ARA Excellence Awards 2026 ‍The awards of Record Keeper of the Year, Recordkeeping Service of the Year and New Professional of the Year are all voted on by the public. Up to three Distinguished S...

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🔍 Want to learn DROID? Join Steve Daly (The National Archives) for an introduction to the free open-source digital preservation tool used by archivists around the world. 📅 Fri 28 Aug 2026 🕐 1-2pm 💻 Online 🎟️ Free for ARA members: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sat-luncht... #Archives #DigitalPreservation

SAT Lunchtime Webinar: An introduction to digital preservation using DROID

Join us for a live demonstration of DROID the free open-source software tool developed by TNA.

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Our second keynote at #ARA2026 is from Tony King- looking at the changes within archive conservation that reflect changes in archival and conservation theory/philosophy across the 20th and 21st centuries.

Kicking off the #ARA2026 in Glasgow with our keynote Amina Shah from National Library of Scotland

Are you looking to develop your skills as an #archives or #recordsmanagement professional? Enjoy working as part of a team to deliver exceptional training and peer support? Why not become the new Careers Officer for the Section for New Professionals: aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/2026/08/03/j...

The Explore Your Archive theme for Lúnasa | August is #EYAIontas | #EYASurprise 🎊 Get involved and remember to tag 🏷️ @araireland.bsky.social & @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social in your posts! #ExploreYourArchive #CuardaighDoChartlann

‍In our lates diversity allies blog, Philip Milnes-Smith struggles to hear the silenced voices of lower class, disabled inmates in an early Victorian workhouse. www.archives.org.uk/diversity-allies-blog/accessibility-and-archives-now-you-are-of-a-mind-to-kill-me

Accessibility and Archives: “Now you are [of] a mind to kill me” — Archives & Records Association

‍ In this blog, Philip Milnes-Smith struggles to hear the silenced voices of lower class, disabled inmates in an early Victorian workhouse. Reflecting on a couple of recently published books, and the ...

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Huge thanks to everyone who joined our re-run of the 'Introduction to Mixed Collections' training last week. Stay tuned for announcement of future events!

Julie Noble-Watts, Treasurer of @araukie.bsky.social Section for Archives & Museums, writes about her experience earning her Master's in Archives and Records Management from @dundee.ac.uk. Be sure to read this post if you are considering this degree programme! #ARA #Archives #Qualification

Becoming an Archivist: Studying at the University of Dundee

I have worked as a school librarian in an independent boarding school for almost ten years. During 2020, the school archivist was made redundant. I started my career in a local history library, so …

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Please note that our upcoming online event titled 'Mixed Collections: An Introduction' is now sold out! Thanks to everyone who has registered. Joining instructions will be sent on Tues., 7 July ahead of the event on Thurs., 9 July. If you have any queries, please contact sam@archives.org.uk.

Looking to connect with archivists beyond your own institution or country? Join us for our Annual Review Meeting! ☕ Take part in our first International Coffee Chat to meet colleagues, share experiences, and feel more connected wherever you are in the world! 15 July | 1–2 PM BST