We offer a one-day appraisal course for staff from government departments and public record bodies which transfer records to The National Archives. This course is not suitable for any other organisations or members of the public.

Appraisal training

This one-day course is for staff responsible for the appraisal and selection (review) of paper and digital records for preservation at The National Archives. The course covers both electronic and paper records appraisal.

What this course covers

• What is appraisal?
• Addressing the challenges of digital appraisal - what to keep 
• Determining the value of your information 
• Making paper appraisal more efficient

This training is a mixture of short presentations, practical exercises and opportunities for group discussion.

Dates

• 31 May 2012 - please note that this course is now full
• 18 October 2012

Duration

One day

Costs

Courses are free of charge. Tea and coffee will be provided, but not lunch. Attendees are welcome to use The National Archives' restaurant.

Location

Courses are held at The National Archives, Kew.

Booking

Applications to attend this course should be submitted by the Departmental Record Officer (DRO) for your organisation. 

If you would like to reserve a place on this course, please can you ask your DRO to email this request to: imp_events@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU. Tel: +44 (0) 20 8876 3444. Contact us