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Description
This module provides students with the knowledge and understanding necessary to provide appropriate and meaningful access to physical, digitised and born-digital records and archives. The course reviews the changing concept of 'access' to records and archives within the context of UK government policies and international developments, technological developments, cross-sectorial collaboration and community-based archive initiatives. It covers topics such as compliance with access to information and privacy legislations; diversity imperatives and the recognition of physical and social barriers to access archives and records; the development and provision of outreach programmes, exhibitions, publications, websites, and social media initiatives; user services (online and onsite) including supporting learning and the identification of user needs.
By the end of this module students should:听听听
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be aware of the legal frameworks, socio-political contexts and professional standards underpinning access strategies听听听
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be able to design and deliver appropriate access to records in a given situation using a range of tools听听听
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be able to identify and work towards the removal of barriers hindering access听
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and be able to deal positively and effectively with users,
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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