Mainstreaming Digital Curation Jenny Bunn University College London Sarah Higgins Aberystwyth University

The ‘mainstream’ UK archives and records management profession

University College London Technical Infrastructure Collaborative Pedagogy

Emphasis on processes and policies Experiental learning -theoretical principles -abstract conceptualisation -practical implementation -projects embedded in practice Optional module – both modes and CPD Dedicated degrees -Information Governance and Assurance -International Archives, Records and Information Management -Digital Curation

Section for Archives and Technology SAT ARA CPD training planned ARA Framework of Competencies ARA SAT conference research and roundtable to help identify level to pitch CPD SAT hands-on development approach Development from digital aware to digital ready

Section for Archives and Technology SAT Competency level SATARA Level 1 Awareness of digital preservation and IT skills to understand the challenges. Can describe and apply rules relating to safe preservation. Level 2 Using digital preservation standards and tools. Understand and applies principles and processes of digital curation and preservation and the systems that support them. Level 3 Working with IT development professionals to ensure appropriate digital preservation solutions. Competent and confident in assisting in the development of preservation policies and processes and in training others in their use. Level 4 Solving technical digital preservation problems in collaboration. Regularly ensures and evaluates the development and delivery of policies and processes relating to digital preservation, ensuring that appropriate training is in place, and measuring outcomes and impact. Level 5 Business planning for digital preservation Responsible for ensuring the long-term survival of all digital records in line with organisational goals, within budget.

Conclusion General versus specific Abstract versus embedded Face to face versus online