03/03/2008: A celebration of community archives at the Welsh Assembly
The Welsh Assembly will learn of the imaginative work being undertaken by the Community Archives Wales project. NCA’s Head of Public Affairs has been liaising with the organisers and the NCA will be represented as part of the Council’s advocacy work.
02/03/2008: Head of Public Affairs drives new relationships
Rene Kinzett, Head of Public Affairs, outlined the wide-ranging work he is undertaking to develop strategic relationships for the sector, particularly with regard to the Local Government Association to push for service improvements in local authority archives. Rene hopes to have a representative of the Local Government Association at the NCA conference. He is also working with IDeA (Improvement Development Agency). Rene has instituted fortnightly meetings with John Chambers of the Society of Archivists to develop a co-ordinated approach between the Council and the Society.
01/03/2008: Conference 2008 is well under way
The Proof Positive Conference will take place at place 17th July, Birmingham Midland Institute. Thanks to MLA’s sponsorship attendance will be free. Booking will open in early May. The morning will consist of speakers, while the afternoon will be devoted to workshops based on the themes of Children and Young People; Safer Stronger Communities, Economic Development and the Environment; Healthy Communities and Older People.
20/01/2008: Call goes out for a restructuring analysis of the sector bodies
Critics of the sector have caricatured it as being both small and fragmented, and not speaking with a single voice; this is damaging, particularly set against a backdrop of the restructuring of MLA, and uncertainties over future funding from sources such as the Heritage Lottery Fund and concerns over national economic prospects. Therefore, a call for tenders has been published to review the main bodies to establish their remit, plans, structure, membership etc. The results of this review could bring a rationalisation of organisations or establish clear spheres of activity and responsibility. The tender brief has been prepared NCA, the Society of Archivists and the Association of Chief Archivists in Local Government. (ACALG).
12/01/2008: The NCA needs your voice
The NCA still needs applicants for is spokespeople database. If you would like to be considered download the form at http://www.ncaonline.org.uk/news/current
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