1. Research in archives and records management Dr Elizabeth Shepherd e.shepherd@ucl.ac.uk

2. Practice versus research Terry Cook (University of Manitoba, Canada): discipline v profession theory v practice education v training new digital recordkeeping approaches v traditional cultural heritage priorities Sarah McNicol quoting Booth: ‘research-practice gap’

3. The role of research builds theories and models as frameworks for practice develops knowledge base, understanding of profession’s ethos and societal role promotes critical enquiry and analysis, allows sophisticated articulation of concepts facilitates standardisation, planning & evaluation examines policy development & execution practitioner research

4. Framework for sustainability in research A shared understanding Setting strategic research priorities Funding streams Critical mass Research collaboration Identifying gaps and building depth Improved dissemination

5. Archives and Records Management Research Network (ARMReN) Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), 2006-2007 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 professionals who manage records collect and disseminate information about research foster the development of new academic researchers in the discipline act as a central point for the exchange of ideas encourage new collaborative partnerships (UK, Europe, internationally)

6. Archives and Records Management Research Network (ARMReN) What has ARMReN done? created a website with an electronic forum and information resource organised three one-day research workshops: Access and impact; Appraisal and collecting; Description run three ‘Archives and History’ seminars at the Institute of Historical Research, University of London disseminate results through conference papers and a journal article

7. Mapping the Research Landscape (British Academy research grant) Aims to improve the quality and quantity of academic research in archives and records management by creating a map of the research landscape for the discipline in the UK. Research objectives: Identify research projects in the discipline in the UK, 1995- 2006 Identify areas of professional practice with research potential Assess areas of weakness & success Propose future research priorities as the basis for a UK research agenda

8. How does research fit into graduate education for archivists and records managers? Professional qualifications: develop professional skills and knowledge underpinned by history and theory critical enquiry Masters thesis

9. Research in archives and records management Dr Elizabeth Shepherd e.shepherd@ucl.ac.uk