Conference room A
Course dates and bookings
Please find below more detailed information about our three short training courses in records and information management.
All courses listed here are held at our building at Kew. Tea and coffee will be provided, but not lunch. Attendees are welcome to use The National Archives restaurant.
Introduction to the public records system
This module is intended for staff who are involved in the appraisal, management and processing of records. The aim is to provide a framework on which to build the knowledge, expertise and skills necessary to perform all the functions associated with the management of public records.
The objectives are:
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One day (09:30 - 16:00)
The National Archives, Kew IPRS |
Booking
To reserve a place on one of these courses please go to the booking form
Cataloguing
This module is intended for staff responsible for the preparation of finding aids to records selected for permanent preservation in The National Archives. The aim will be to enable staff to produce finding aids of the required standard in an effective manner.
NB: The Cataloguing and Preparation for Transfer courses are run on the same day and it is usual for delegates to attend the two courses together. However, it is necessary to fill in a separate booking form for each course.
The objectives are:
The course does not cover in any detail the principles of archival description. These are covered in the professional studies programme.
This course is only open to staff belonging to departments who list/transfer records to The National Archives.
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Half-day, mornings (9.15 - 12.30)
The National Archives, Kew CAT |
Booking
To reserve a place on one of these courses please go to the booking form.
Preparation for transfer
This module, which will include practical demonstrations, is intended for staff responsible for the physical preparation of records for transfer to The National Archives or other places of deposit. The aim is to encourage staff to prepare records to standards which will ensure their continued survival by the use of effective and economic techniques.
NB: The Cataloguing and Preparation for Transfer courses are run on the same day and it is usual for delegates to attend the two courses together. However, it is necessary to fill in a separate booking form for each course.
The objectives are:
This course does not provide detailed guidance on the storage of records within the department. This is included in the professional studies programme.
This course is only open to staff belonging to departments who list/transfer records to The National Archives.
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Half-day, afternoons (13.30 -15.30)
The National Archives, Kew PREP |
Booking
To reserve a place on one of these courses please go to the booking form.
