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Knowing your digital risk – the AWM May workshop on the Diagram Digital Risk Model
AWM’s Digital Progress Programme supports AWM members in their journey to develop digital preservation and leverage digital technologies. On 10 May the Programme gave members the opportunity to learn about the Digital Archives Graphical Risk Assessment Model, known as DiAGRAM.
No Barriers in action: Supporting ‘Proud Shakespeare’ at SBT
An early action identified by both Hannah and Jessica, respectively our Phase 1 and Phase 2 trainees, was to consider the barriers to engagement with archives by members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Benchmarking digital preservation - a workshop
To kick off AWM’s Digital Progress Programme for 2022, Elizabeth Oxborrow-Cowan hosted a workshop on benchmarking digital preservation activity for AWM members.
Clore your way up the leadership ladder
Being a good leader can seem a dark art or something you dare not contemplate. However, Clore is here to help.
Case for the Ordinary - reviewing a collaborative project
Saturday 12th January 2022 saw the launch of the ‘Case for the Ordinary’ exhibition which concludes a 3-year collaborative project, funded by Wellcome, about the patient experience of mental health care at Staffordshire’s three County Asylums.
Towards an Inclusive Archive - a Service Perspective
Thanks to Worcestershire Archives and Archaeology Service for sharing this presentation, originally introduced at our Members' meeting in May 2021.
Introducing Jess, our ‘No Barriers’ Phase 2 trainee
We are delighted to welcome Jessica Whitfield as our second ‘No Barriers’ trainee, initially hosted by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, later by Wolverhampton City Archives.
Archives West Midlands Annual Review 2020–2021
We are delighted to announce the publication of our latest Annual Review.
Towards an Inclusive Archive
We are grateful to The National Archives for allowing us to share this presentation, originally unveiled at our Members' meeting in May 2021.
Success of digital copyright masterclass
The feedback from the digital copyright masterclass has demonstrated the value of the training and the regionally coordinated training provided by AWM.
Digital copyright masterclass for AWM members
Despite lockdown AWM members were able to benefit from top class training in digital copyright at a cost of just £15 per delegate.
Digital Preservation Coalition’s Rapid Assessment Model workshop
On the 9th March 2021, AWM were delighted to host a Digital Preservation Coalition workshop for AWM members.
Adapting to Covid-19 at Cadbury Research Library
Like all other archive services, the Cadbury Research Library at the University of Birmingham closed earlier this year due to Covid-19.
Pat Kiernan (1946-2020)
Last year AWM lost a dear friend and valued trustee.
Applying the DPC Rapid Assessment Model in your archive service
On Tuesday 9th March 2021, between 10am and 12pm, AWM will be hosting an online workshop exploring the Rapid Assessment Model.
Make some digital progress in 2021
AWM is committed to supporting its members and the archive sector to implement sustainable digital preservation. So AWM is pleased to announce its outline programme for this year’s Digital Progress Programme.
Novice to Know-How training - an introduction to digital preservation
The National Archives is offering access to free online digital preservation training called Novice to Know-How, developed by the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC). With priority given to the UK archive sector and DPC member institutions.
A Model Project?
The Small Bills and Petty Finance project about the Old Poor Law, run in collaboration with the Staffordshire Archives and ...
Diversity training – a useful first course
AWM Trustee, Elizabeth Oxborrow Cowan shares her experience of completing diversity and inclusion training and becoming a Diversity Ally.
Recording the Pandemic in Staffordshire
Staffordshire Archives and Heritage Service are working with people from across the county to create a lasting record of Covid-19. “Lockdown ...
Progress in Digital Preservation
AWM’s recent AGM provided a welcome opportunity to catch-up on the progress made in digital preservation across the region.
Archives West Midlands Annual Review 2019–2020
We are delighted to announce the publication of our latest Annual Review.
Reopening Suspended Services
Archive services across the West Midlands have started to reopen after suspending services at the end of March.
Staffordshire Archives and Heritage Volunteers Learning Room
Prior to the lockdown being implemented we had suspended all our volunteering projects.
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