In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, archives' role has expanded beyond preserving physical records. As organizations increasingly rely on digital information, the need for advanced archival skills has become more critical than ever.

Our Advanced Archives Management course is meticulously designed to equips participants with the advanced skills needed to manage, preserve, and provide access to archival materials in digital and physical formats. The course provides you with the expertise required to manage both traditional and digital archives effectively.

Target Participants

The "Advanced Archives Management" course is designed for professionals in archives, records management, information governance, and all professionals tasked with the long-term preservation and organization of documents and records.

What will you learn?

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the principles and practices of advanced archival management.
• Develop strategies for digital preservation and managing electronic records.
• Implement best practices for metadata creation and archival description.
• Apply legal and ethical standards in archives management.
• Enhance skills in the appraisal, arrangement, and description of archival materials.
• Utilize modern archival management software and tools.

Course Duration

Classroom- Based    5 Days

Online                       7 Days

Course Outline

Advanced Archival Theory and Practice

Introduction to Archival Science

• Overview of archival principles.
• Evolution of archival theory.

Advanced Appraisal Techniques

• Appraisal models and methodologies.
• Selection criteria for archival materials.

Arrangement and Description:

• Advanced techniques for archival arrangement.
• Best practices in archival description (ISAD(G), EAD).

Digital Archives Management

Digital Preservation Strategies

• Understanding digital preservation.
• Tools and techniques for preserving digital content.

Managing Electronic Records

• Challenges of electronic records.
• Implementing electronic records management systems (ERMS).

Metadata and Archival Description

• Creating and managing metadata.
• Standards for metadata (Dublin Core, PREMIS).

Legal and Ethical Issues in Archives Management

Archival Legislation

• Key laws and regulations governing archives.
• Intellectual property rights in archival materials.

Ethical Issues in Archives

• Ethical dilemmas in archival management.
• Privacy and confidentiality concerns.

Technology and Tools for Archives Management

Archival Management Software

• Overview of leading archival software (e.g., ArchivesSpace, AtoM).
• Implementation and customization of archival software.

Digital Asset Management

• Introduction to Digital Assets Management (DAM).
• Tools for managing digital assets in archival institutions.

Best Practices in Archival Management

Case Studies in Archives Management

• Analysis of successful archival projects.
• Lessons learned from archival case studies.

Global Best Practices

• International standards in archival management (ICA, UNESCO).
• Implementing best practices in your institution.

Key Notes:

• This course will be delivered by our seasoned trainers, experienced as expert professionals in Archives and Records Management.
• Upon completion of the course, participants will be issued with a certificate
• Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants
• This course can be tailor-made to meet organization-wide needs.