Archives and Records Management Research Network (ARMReN)

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How can I contact ARMReN? See the web site at: http://www.slais.ucl.ac.uk/research-ARMReN Or contact the PI: Dr Elizabeth Shepherd School of Library, Archive and Information Studies University College London Gower Street London WC1E 6BT Email: [email protected] tel: +020 7679 2945 fax: +020 7383 0557 What will ARMReN do? a website with an electronic forum and information resource organise three one-day research seminars at two different universities (UCL, Liverpool University) Research seminars proposed topics: 1. Research strategies in archives and records management; impact assessment; dissemination strategies 2. International perspectives and standards; research communities 3. Transparency and accountability; freedom of information; evidential value of archives run two ‘Archives and History’ seminars at the Institute of Historical Research, University of London disseminate network results through conference papers and a journal article What is ARMReN for? help develop research in the discipline of archives and records management link academics in archives and records management with researchers who use archives and records and profession- als who manage records collect and disseminate information about research foster the development of young academic researchers in the discipline act as a central point for the exchange of ideas encourage new collaborative partnerships, within the UK, Europe and internationally What are the aims of ARMReN? To establish an enduring network to foster research in the academic discipline of archives and records management To develop interaction between researchers in arts, humanities, social sciences and law, and between information and cultural heritage professionals in busi- ness and government, to advance understanding of recorded evidence for transparency and accountability, citizens’ rights and life-long education, and theory and practice in archives and records management In particular: To improve the dissemination of archives and records management research To enhance the provision of archives and records services to user communities in the public and private sectors To foster the development of younger academic researchers in the discipline and of collaborative partnerships, both within the UK and internationally Who is involved? ARMReN is run by the Principal Investigator, Dr Elizabeth Shepherd, with Co-investigators, Miss Elizabeth Danbury (UCL) and Ms Jaqueline Spence (University of Wales, Aberystwyth). Based at UCL’s School of Library, Archive and Information Studies within the research centre, ICARUS <http://www.ucl.ac.uk/slais-research/icarus/>. Management Board members: Dr Elizabeth Shepherd (UCL, SLAIS) Miss Elizabeth Danbury (UCL, SLAIS) Ms Jaqueline Spence (Aberystwyth) Dr Louise Atherton Mr Steve Bailey (Joint Information Systems Committee) Professor May Cassar (Centre for Sustainable Heritage, UCL) Dr Louise Craven (The National Archives) Ms Mary Ellis (CyMAL, Museums, Libraries and Archives Wales) Dr Andrew Flinn (UCL, SLAIS) Ms Sarah Holsen (Constitution Unit, UCL) Ms Sue Howley (Museums Libraries and Archives Council) Dr Suzanne Keene (Museum Studies, Institute of Archaeology, UCL) Dr Sally MacDonald (UCL, Museums and Collections) Mrs Janet Percival (Library Services, UCL) Mr Geoff Pick (National Council on Archives) Dr Ian Rowlands (UCL, SLAIS) Mr Kelvin Smith (The National Archives) Mrs Caroline Williams (Forum for Archives and Records Management Education and Research, FARMER) Mr Geoffrey Yeo (UCL, SLAIS) Archives and Records Management Research Network (ARMReN) http://www.slais.ucl.ac.uk/research-ARMReN Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), 2006-2007

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