Archives Assistant Course
Develop practical skills as an archives assistant in library science: master project planning for digitisation, implement file naming and metadata standards, ensure data security through access controls and protection measures, and systematically organise collections for quick and dependable retrieval using proven workflows, ready-to-use templates, and industry best practices. This training equips you for real-world roles with efficient, reliable techniques suited to modern archives management.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Archives Assistant Training provides hands-on skills for cataloguing records, identifying file categories, and creating straightforward classification systems for both physical and digital archives. You will master effective digitisation processes, file naming conventions, indexing methods, along with metadata application, OCR technology, and optimisation for easy searching. Additionally, acquire vital expertise in safeguarding data, managing access permissions, assessing risks, and organising projects to maintain well-structured, secure, and dependable archival systems.
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Develop skills
- Archival project planning: create step-by-step, low-risk digitisation strategies quickly.
- Digitisation workflow: use simple professional tools to scan, name, and index files effectively.
- Metadata and search: record essential fields and tags to enable rapid document retrieval.
- Data protection: implement basic access controls, redaction, and secure storage practices.
- Library records classification: develop clear file categories, labels, and detailed inventories.
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