September  2005 Edition

Policy Day on Archives

 20 September 2005

Alexander Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin 2


Society of Archivists

Following the publication of the Survey of Irish Archives Collections (2005) the Heritage Council in conjunction with the Society of Archivists, Ireland, is hosting a Policy Day for the sector. The aim of the day is the formulation of a five-year vision for the development and support of Irish Archives. If you would like to attend, please complete the registration form.

 
Programme
09:30 Registration
10:00 Welcome: Dr Hugh Maguire, The Heritage Council
10.05 Introduction:  Carol Quinn, Chair: Society of Archivists, Ireland
10:20 Dr Deborah Jenkins, Keynote Speaker
London Metropolitan Archives
The archive of the future: a dream and a forecast
11:00 Coffee / Tea
11:15 Mr Joe Kennelly
Cork City Council: Director of Services, Recreation, Amenity & Culture 
11.30 Dr Niamh Brennan
Donegal County Archives
Saol agus Saoithiúlacht, a Strategy for Donegal's Cultural Services
11:45 Ms Kate Manning
UCD Archives
The future of archives: Archives in Society
12.00 Dr Hugh Maguire
Museums & Archives, The Heritage Council
The Role of the Heritage Council
12:15 Mary Raftery
Archives—The Keys to Understanding
12:30 LUNCH
13:30 Dr Raymond Refaussé
Representative Church Body Library
Response to the Survey Conclusions
14:00 Break Out Sessions: 
1. Raising Awareness
2. Archives in Education
3. Records Management
4. Legislation
15:30 Plenary Session
16:30 Conclusion: Carol Quinn, Chair: Society of Archivists, Ireland
 
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