TRAINING DAY
a thorough introduction to managing archives for those working or planning to work in the sector
This training course is brought to you by the British Records Association, and is delivered by the team below. The course was originally developed in 1991 by Margaret Crockett and Janet Foster. As qualified archivists and records managers, they drew on extensive experience gained from working with a wide range of clients across the UK and internationally. Since its inception, the course is regularly revised and developed to ensure it remains relevant and responsive to the evolving needs of the museum, library, and archives workforce. Delivered to thousands of participants, it continues to be consistently fully booked. Many organisations incorporate it into their induction and professional development programmes, routinely enrolling new staff as part of their training.
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Course format - Live online
A blend of expert presentations, facilitated discussion, and practical group exercises creates a supportive and engaging online learning environment.
The course is designed for those working with archives and records who do not hold formal recordkeeping qualifications, but would benefit from a solid foundation in the principles of archives and records management. It is particularly suitable for:
- Archives and records assistants
- Managers of archive staff
- Librarians and information managers responsible for archives and records
- IT professionals seeking an overview of the aims of archives and records management
- PhD students working with archive collections
- Anyone who has responsibility for managing archives and records
learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Articulate the concepts and principles that underpin archives management
- Explain the differences between managing archives and books
- Identify the main elements of an archive acquisition/ collecting policy
- Develop archive accessioning documentation
- Understand the main principles of archival appraisal
- Undertake basic archive processing activity
- Understand the factors to consider in promoting the preservation of archives
meet the training team
course facilitator nicola allen
guest speaker mark pomeroy
course facilitator nicola allen
CONSULTANT ARCHIVIST & RECORDS MANAGER
I am founder of Palimpsest Archive Consultancy. I gained my postgraduate degree in Archive Administration and Records Management at University College London in 2001 and have twenty-five years’ experience leading archives, records management, data protection and information
CONSULTANT ARCHIVIST & RECORDS MANAGER
I am founder of Palimpsest Archive Consultancy. I gained my postgraduate degree in Archive Administration and Records Management at University College London in 2001 and have twenty-five years’ experience leading archives, records management, data protection and information governance in complex organisations.
I have held senior roles within multi-entity businesses, developing archive services, embedding records management frameworks, implementing data protection compliance and leading strategic change.
My experience spans hands-on collection care, sorting and cataloguing complex collections, alongside governance, policy development and training at all levels. I specialise in practical proportionate approaches that balance operational delivery with long-term stewardship of heritage collections.
course facilitator becky sims
guest speaker mark pomeroy
course facilitator nicola allen
HEAD OF ARCHIVES & RESEARCH SERVICES,
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Becky completed her postgraduate training in Archive Administration and Records Management at University College London in 2005.
She has built her career within the Higher Education (HE) sector and is currently Head of Archives and Reader Services at UCL. In this role, she lead
HEAD OF ARCHIVES & RESEARCH SERVICES,
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Becky completed her postgraduate training in Archive Administration and Records Management at University College London in 2005.
She has built her career within the Higher Education (HE) sector and is currently Head of Archives and Reader Services at UCL. In this role, she leads the management of donated and deposited collections within UCL Special Collections, overseeing collection development and access through the enquiry service and reading rooms. She manages a large team of archivists and Reader Services staff, providing strategic direction alongside operational leadership.
Becky brings extensive experience across the full spectrum of archive practice, including project management project, fundraising, digitisation planning, and collection management supporting research in a dynamic academic environment.
guest speaker mark pomeroy
guest speaker mark pomeroy
guest speaker mark pomeroy
ARCHIVIST
ROYAL ACADEMY, LONDON
Mark has held the role of Archivist of the Royal Academy since 1998. He completed postgraduate training in Archive Administration at Aberystwyth University in 1996 and was then appointed the first ever records manager to the UK Parliament.
Since joining the Royal Academy Mark has overseen the conservation of t
ARCHIVIST
ROYAL ACADEMY, LONDON
Mark has held the role of Archivist of the Royal Academy since 1998. He completed postgraduate training in Archive Administration at Aberystwyth University in 1996 and was then appointed the first ever records manager to the UK Parliament.
Since joining the Royal Academy Mark has overseen the conservation of the RA's archives, developed an innovative online catalogue and provided a home for the archives under his care with the completion of a bespoke repository. Mark has extensive experience processing both corporate and private archives.
Mark has written extensively on subjects bearing on the history of the Royal Academy, most recently co-editing the Letters of James Northcote (with Jonathon Yarker, 2021) and contributing to the catalogue of the exhibition Meyers Minis - Big in London, Stadtmuseum Tübingen (2025).
guest speaker liz yamada
guest speaker mark pomeroy
guest speaker mark pomeroy
SENIOR CONSERVATION OFFICER
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ARCHIVES & HERITAGE CENTRE
Liz is an accredited conservator who gained her MA in the Conservation of Works of Art on Paper from University of Northumbria in 1996.
She has worked for a variety of university libraries and archives, art conservation studios and completed eleven years at The London A
SENIOR CONSERVATION OFFICER
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ARCHIVES & HERITAGE CENTRE
Liz is an accredited conservator who gained her MA in the Conservation of Works of Art on Paper from University of Northumbria in 1996.
She has worked for a variety of university libraries and archives, art conservation studios and completed eleven years at The London Archive. Her last position was Senior Conservator at National Conservation Service which advises archives, museums and libraries across the UK on a wide range of preservation issues.
Liz is currently Senior Conservation Officer at Northamptonshire Archives and Heritage Service.