Hi all,
We have alot of framed works of various sizes and I'm just seeking suggestions for artwork storage - what do you use at your school? I have found a great unit to purchase but it is quite expensive (see image below) so I thought before I do, I
Read more…This morning I was reading the Early History of Mount Eliza on the Mornington Peninsula compiled by the Mt Eliza Progress Association, 1926 (Mt Eliza is where our school is located). I came across this reflection at the end of the book and thought it
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We have a large amount of VHS tapes that need to be converted to digital. Does anyone have a supplier they can recommend?
Many thanks,
Becca
Peninsula Grammar
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Hi Everyone,
I realise this topic has been discussed previously, I'm currently looking at software packages (cloud or onsite) for our school, we are currently using Archive Manager but looking to move away from this to a more central system.
Looking
Read more…We're back in-person!!
In a sensational re-start to our in-person Network Meetings, Vic School Archives SIG held a gathering to discuss Disaster Recovery and Prevention on 30 March 2023.
Hosted by Scotch College Archivist, Paul Mishura, and welcomed b
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Schools are increasingly moving away from weekly community newsletters created and shared as .pdf documents to web-based products.
I'd like to know how these new format newsletters are being captured for school archival records. One such
Read more…Morning Fellow School Archivists,
If you are in Victoria, there is an assistant position available at Scotch College, Hawthorn.
https://www.seek.com.au/job/66396015
https://recruit.iseducation.com.au/job/6288/collections-assistant-archives/
Read more…Happy new year everyone, I hope you had a relaxing break.
My school has just introduced the photo saving platform pixevety and I was wondering if there are any school archivists that are already using this program and if you are, do you have any tips
Read more…Hello everyone, I am hoping for some advice regarding the saving of emails sent to and by the Principal. Should the Principal leave the school, how is that information relating to school matters, retained and be accessible to the successor?
Thank you
Read more…Hello, I've been told to consult other professionals in order to build better archival displays, which means displays that fit in with the College's branding and advertising campaigns. I think the aim is to use archives to help sell the College exper
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I would like to thank my fellow panellists Kate Pulford and Paul Mishura for their wonderful contribution to this year's ASA National Conference. A lot of time, effort and preparation goes into creating presentations for knowledge shar
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I'm hoping a few of you could share your School Records Management Policy with me please bsmith@pgs.vic.edu.au
Many thanks,
Becca :)
Hi all,
Do any of the archivists in Victoria have experience with applying for PROV Local History Grants?
I know someone who wants to apply for one, but they don't let you see the application form until applications are open. She'd really like to have
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I am wondering if anyone uses an overhead book scanner? I am new to Archiving and in a secondary school and would love to digitise yearbooks, old photos etc. I appreciate your recommendations. I am in Perth WA and the budget
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I'm seeking some solutions (low cost of course!) for storing framed pictures and photos etc. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Many thanks,
Becca
Hi all,
Does anyone have any suggestions for useful professional development I could take, relating specifically to school archives?
I attend the school SIG meetings, which are fine and a good chance to chat with others in the field, but they're not qu
Read more…Hello, would you please share who is making the Honour Boards for your school (NSW)? We are possibly in the market for new boards. I have googled but would love a first hand reccomendation.
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Can anyone recommend a company that turns old photographs into vinyl wrap?
Kind regards
Lisa Perriam
lisa.perriam@wesley.wa.edu.au
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Hi all,
In our recent Victorian school archives SIG meeting, it was mentioned that ministerial order 1359 said that all Victorian schools will have to follow the PROV record-keeping standards.
The PROV RDA for school records only covers school-specific
Read more…Good morning, everyone
I recently commenced a short-term appointment as Archivist at the School of St Jude in Arusha, Tanzania. My main project relates to the arrangement & description of the School's photographic collection.
The School is entirely de
