Applications are now open for PhD scholarships with the Libraries, Archives, Records and Information Science discipline at Curtin University. Four projects are available:

• Evaluating Engagement and Impact for Digital Collections
• The Future of Institu

Last year State Records of South Australia published the Information Management Strategy 2019-2022 and the Information Management Standard . They are progressively updating the supporting IM policy and other documentation with the aim to reduce the n

How we select national archives

The National Archives of Australia assists in the efficient and effective management of Australian Government information by ensuring that the most valuable information is kept permanently and preserved for future gene

The National Archives of Australia is currently reviewing the principles that guide the selection of records and information for permanent retention in the National Archives’ collection and is seeking community input into this process. Comments and s

Morning all,

Wondering if anyone has tackled the challenge of how to acknowledge offensive words or phrases that appear in your collection?

I was reading an ASA A&M article from some years ago by Sue Rosly, and here's a draft of one I developed based o

Move quickly but keep one eye on the future

During a crisis, rapid access to trusted information, no matter where you’re working, is vital for business as usual. As you swiftly transition to a digital workforce, can you maintain control over your orga

In the lead up to a new financial year, the ASA is updating its Strategic Plan for the 2020 to 2025 period

We will be holding an Open Forum for ASA members to discuss ideas for the ASA’s Strategic Plan for the coming 5 years. We are keen to hear from

At the conclusion of National Reconciliation Week 2020 with the theme #InThisTogether2020, and as the Black Lives Matter protests grow, it is more imperative than ever that we recognise we are In This Together.

Read the full ASA: In This Together st

HI,

I am interesting in getting an overview of how other Archives are planning to provide access to their Archival material within the current COVID environment. 

Specifically: Do you quarantine items before use/ after use if so for how long? Will user

According to a Guardian report today, the high court has just ruled that the commonwealth was wrong to withhold the so-called “palace letters” from researcher/historian Jenny Hocking. [About time in my humble opinion.]

Makes me wonder now what Archive

UNESCO DIGITAL LIBRARY

https://unesdoc.unesco.org

From 25 May we're celebrating elebrating Library & Information Week, recognising the vital role of libraries and information services in our communities, work and personal lives.

As digital and information literacy become ever more central for busines

SAA’s New Dictionary of Archives Terminology Launched

World Telecommunication & Information Society Day highlights the power of information, the internet and ICT to build better societies and stronger economies, connecting people around the world.

We’re reminded of the vision to build “a people-centred,

APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES CHANNEL NING WEBSITE - INTERNATIONAL APPLIED ANTHROPOLOGY SOCIETY NING SITE

This is the website of International Applied Anthropology Society ning website, that offers with members and groups an interesting intercultural and wo