Area of practice

Institutional Archive

Document organisation, preservation of memory and efficient access to institutional records

How I can help

Records management and preservation of memory

Organising an institutional archive makes documents easier to find and helps preserve the organisation's memory. I begin by assessing the collection and understanding how it needs to be used and consulted.

Available services

  • Document assessment, survey and organisation.
  • Description, indexing and standardisation of records.
  • Development of finding aids and access procedures.
  • Digitisation and organisation of digital documents.
  • Preventive conservation and protective housing of materials.
  • Guidance for staff responsible for maintaining the archive.

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