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Programme - First Draft

 

This is the first draft of the programme and is not publicly available so please do not share outside your organisation. The published programme will be dependent on speakers registering by the deadline.


Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Track 1
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Welcome Reception (Tuesday 26 August)
Track 1
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Welcome Reception (Tuesday 26 August)

Track 1
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Welcome Reception (Tuesday 26 August)


Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Track A: New Horizons - Artificial intelligence and digital innovations
Track B: Innovation, sustainable conservation and the next generation.
Track C: Challenging Collections
Track D: Next Generation - Rethinking Training, Outreach and Inclusivity
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Registration Day 1
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Conference Introduction
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Keynote 1
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Morning Refreshments and Exhibition 1 - Day 1
Parallel Session 01
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Session A1
Workshop

Chair: TBC

Safeguards for Facing AI Challenges – Reimagining How to Apply Foundational Recordkeeping Principles
Margaret Hermesmeyer, Director And Immediate Past Chair ARMA International

Session B1
Workshop

Chair: TBC

Get up, stand up: simple clear supports for temporary exhibitions
Mrs Victoria Stevens, Subject Lead Tutor, Books Programme West Dean College Of Arts, Design Craft and Conservation
Session C1
Workshop

Chair: TBC

Record-keeping Strategy 2025 onwards
Ms Deborah Mason Head Of Communications Archives And Records Association
Session D1
Workshop

Chair: TBC

Adapting skills in a changing workplace
Ms Noeleen Schenk, Director, Metataxis
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Lunch and Exhibition Day 1
Parallel Session 02
2:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Session A2
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

'Just because we can doesn't mean we should': prototyping machine learning tools to monitor and assess research data
Dr Jade Godsall, Assistant Research Support Librarian, University of Bristol

Machine Learning Approaches to Gender Bias in Archival Curation
Dr Lucy Havens, Lucy Havens, LLC

In Our Element: Creativity in the Archives
Louise Ray, Archives Consultant

Session B2
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Preserving the Panels: Conservation bindings for collections of British comics
Ms Amy Randall, Student, West Dean College

Lighting the Shadows – The conservation of tangible and intangible values in a collection of 20th century shadow puppets.
Mr Christopher Duffy, Student Conservator, West Dean Collge

The Use of Low-Thermal, Low-Pressure Plasma Treatment on Active Fungal Spores in Books: Results and What They Mean
Jamie Chmara, Student, West Dean College


Session C2
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Reimagining Trauma in Archives: Recordkeepers' Insights on Managing War and Conflict Related Archives. What can the sector do next?
Ms Megan Joyce, Senior Curator, Iwm

Distant Voices: Identity, Memory and Trauma in the Terence Davies Archive
Dan Copley, Archivist, Edge Hill University

How can archive services support staff who encounter challenging records unexpectedly? Introducing the Challenging Records Toolkit
Sarah Wood, Assistant Archivist, University of Leicester

Session D2
Panel Session

Chair: TBC

Innovation and Imagination in Contemporary Archives and Records Management Teaching and Research
Dr Elizabeth Mullins, University College Dublin, Dr Anna Sexton, University College London and Dr Alexandrina Buchanan, University of Liverpool
3:35 PM - 4:05 PM Afternoon Refreshments and Exhibition 2 - Day 1
Parallel Session 03
4:05 PM - 5:25 PM
Session A3
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

The Glass Plates Project: Increasing Access to Archive Collections using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Ms Jen Grasso, Digital Content And Systems Co-ordinator, University Of Brighton Design Archives

Innovations in record management and publicity at the National Archives of Singapore
Mr Joshua Kwah, Archivist, National Archives of Singapore (National Library Board)

Innovating Access: AI Solutions for Preserving and Unlocking Archival Heritage
Markus Stauffiger, Archipanion

Session B3
Chair: TBC

Individual Papers

Testing Times - the identification of polyester, cellulose acetate and cellulose nitrate film bases for storage and preservation prioritisation
Mr Mark O'Neill, Preventive Conservator (archives), Imperial War Museum Duxford

60 Minute Workshop

Building Better Homes: Rethinking enclosures for historic plans and drawings
Ms Hannah Milton, Archivist and Curator of the Architectural Drawings Collection, Historic Royal Palaces

Session C3
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Unlocking the BILNAS Archive: Advancing Discovery and Access through Person-Centred Archival Innovation
Dr Anne Marie Williamson, Archivist, The British Institute For Libyan And Northern African Studies

Uncovering Diversity: New finding aids for Shakespeare’s Globe developed with new community partners
Dr Philip Milnes-Smith, Archivist (digital), Shakespeare's Globe

10 Practical Steps for Uncovering Diversity in Archives: A Case Study at LSE Library 
Emma Pizarro, Archivist, LSE Library

Session D3
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Archive Conservation Training Scheme Review
Rachel Louise Marsh, Organisational Development Consultant, Self Employed

Towards a Carbon Literate workforce: One year review and next steps from The National Archives
Dr Helen Wilson, Sector Development Manager - London And Science & Technology, The National Archives, UK

Inaccessible Education/Inaccessible Profession: Presenting Lived Experiences of Disability, Chronic Illness, and Neurodiversity in Archival Education Programs
Dr. Michael Marlatt, Archival Accessibility Consultant

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Wednesday Supper & Social (Wednesday 27 August)
Track A: New Horizons - Artificial intelligence and digital innovations
Track B: Innovation, sustainable conservation and the next generation.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Registration Day 1
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Conference Introduction
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Keynote 1
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Morning Refreshments and Exhibition 1 - Day 1
Parallel Session 01
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Session A1
Workshop

Chair: TBC

Safeguards for Facing AI Challenges – Reimagining How to Apply Foundational Recordkeeping Principles
Margaret Hermesmeyer, Director And Immediate Past Chair ARMA International

Session B1
Workshop

Chair: TBC

Get up, stand up: simple clear supports for temporary exhibitions
Mrs Victoria Stevens, Subject Lead Tutor, Books Programme West Dean College Of Arts, Design Craft and Conservation
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Lunch and Exhibition Day 1
Parallel Session 02
2:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Session A2
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

'Just because we can doesn't mean we should': prototyping machine learning tools to monitor and assess research data
Dr Jade Godsall, Assistant Research Support Librarian, University of Bristol

Machine Learning Approaches to Gender Bias in Archival Curation
Dr Lucy Havens, Lucy Havens, LLC

In Our Element: Creativity in the Archives
Louise Ray, Archives Consultant

Session B2
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Preserving the Panels: Conservation bindings for collections of British comics
Ms Amy Randall, Student, West Dean College

Lighting the Shadows – The conservation of tangible and intangible values in a collection of 20th century shadow puppets.
Mr Christopher Duffy, Student Conservator, West Dean Collge

The Use of Low-Thermal, Low-Pressure Plasma Treatment on Active Fungal Spores in Books: Results and What They Mean
Jamie Chmara, Student, West Dean College


3:35 PM - 4:05 PM Afternoon Refreshments and Exhibition 2 - Day 1
Parallel Session 03
4:05 PM - 5:25 PM
Session A3
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

The Glass Plates Project: Increasing Access to Archive Collections using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Ms Jen Grasso, Digital Content And Systems Co-ordinator, University Of Brighton Design Archives

Innovations in record management and publicity at the National Archives of Singapore
Mr Joshua Kwah, Archivist, National Archives of Singapore (National Library Board)

Innovating Access: AI Solutions for Preserving and Unlocking Archival Heritage
Markus Stauffiger, Archipanion

Session B3
Chair: TBC

Individual Papers

Testing Times - the identification of polyester, cellulose acetate and cellulose nitrate film bases for storage and preservation prioritisation
Mr Mark O'Neill, Preventive Conservator (archives), Imperial War Museum Duxford

60 Minute Workshop

Building Better Homes: Rethinking enclosures for historic plans and drawings
Ms Hannah Milton, Archivist and Curator of the Architectural Drawings Collection, Historic Royal Palaces

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Wednesday Supper & Social (Wednesday 27 August)

Track C: Challenging Collections
Track D: Next Generation - Rethinking Training, Outreach and Inclusivity
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Registration Day 1
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Conference Introduction
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Keynote 1
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Morning Refreshments and Exhibition 1 - Day 1
Parallel Session 01
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Session C1
Workshop

Chair: TBC

Record-keeping Strategy 2025 onwards
Ms Deborah Mason Head Of Communications Archives And Records Association
Session D1
Workshop

Chair: TBC

Adapting skills in a changing workplace
Ms Noeleen Schenk, Director, Metataxis
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Lunch and Exhibition Day 1
Parallel Session 02
2:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Session C2
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Reimagining Trauma in Archives: Recordkeepers' Insights on Managing War and Conflict Related Archives. What can the sector do next?
Ms Megan Joyce, Senior Curator, Iwm

Distant Voices: Identity, Memory and Trauma in the Terence Davies Archive
Dan Copley, Archivist, Edge Hill University

How can archive services support staff who encounter challenging records unexpectedly? Introducing the Challenging Records Toolkit
Sarah Wood, Assistant Archivist, University of Leicester

Session D2
Panel Session

Chair: TBC

Innovation and Imagination in Contemporary Archives and Records Management Teaching and Research
Dr Elizabeth Mullins, University College Dublin, Dr Anna Sexton, University College London and Dr Alexandrina Buchanan, University of Liverpool
3:35 PM - 4:05 PM Afternoon Refreshments and Exhibition 2 - Day 1
Parallel Session 03
4:05 PM - 5:25 PM
Session C3
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Unlocking the BILNAS Archive: Advancing Discovery and Access through Person-Centred Archival Innovation
Dr Anne Marie Williamson, Archivist, The British Institute For Libyan And Northern African Studies

Uncovering Diversity: New finding aids for Shakespeare’s Globe developed with new community partners
Dr Philip Milnes-Smith, Archivist (digital), Shakespeare's Globe

10 Practical Steps for Uncovering Diversity in Archives: A Case Study at LSE Library 
Emma Pizarro, Archivist, LSE Library

Session D3
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Archive Conservation Training Scheme Review
Rachel Louise Marsh, Organisational Development Consultant, Self Employed

Towards a Carbon Literate workforce: One year review and next steps from The National Archives
Dr Helen Wilson, Sector Development Manager - London And Science & Technology, The National Archives, UK

Inaccessible Education/Inaccessible Profession: Presenting Lived Experiences of Disability, Chronic Illness, and Neurodiversity in Archival Education Programs
Dr. Michael Marlatt, Archival Accessibility Consultant

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Wednesday Supper & Social (Wednesday 27 August)

Track A: New Horizons - Artificial intelligence and digital innovations
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Registration Day 1
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Conference Introduction
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Keynote 1
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Morning Refreshments and Exhibition 1 - Day 1
Parallel Session 01
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Session A1
Workshop

Chair: TBC

Safeguards for Facing AI Challenges – Reimagining How to Apply Foundational Recordkeeping Principles
Margaret Hermesmeyer, Director And Immediate Past Chair ARMA International

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Lunch and Exhibition Day 1
Parallel Session 02
2:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Session A2
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

'Just because we can doesn't mean we should': prototyping machine learning tools to monitor and assess research data
Dr Jade Godsall, Assistant Research Support Librarian, University of Bristol

Machine Learning Approaches to Gender Bias in Archival Curation
Dr Lucy Havens, Lucy Havens, LLC

In Our Element: Creativity in the Archives
Louise Ray, Archives Consultant

3:35 PM - 4:05 PM Afternoon Refreshments and Exhibition 2 - Day 1
Parallel Session 03
4:05 PM - 5:25 PM
Session A3
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

The Glass Plates Project: Increasing Access to Archive Collections using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Ms Jen Grasso, Digital Content And Systems Co-ordinator, University Of Brighton Design Archives

Innovations in record management and publicity at the National Archives of Singapore
Mr Joshua Kwah, Archivist, National Archives of Singapore (National Library Board)

Innovating Access: AI Solutions for Preserving and Unlocking Archival Heritage
Markus Stauffiger, Archipanion

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Wednesday Supper & Social (Wednesday 27 August)

Track B: Innovation, sustainable conservation and the next generation.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Registration Day 1
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Conference Introduction
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Keynote 1
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Morning Refreshments and Exhibition 1 - Day 1
Parallel Session 01
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Session B1
Workshop

Chair: TBC

Get up, stand up: simple clear supports for temporary exhibitions
Mrs Victoria Stevens, Subject Lead Tutor, Books Programme West Dean College Of Arts, Design Craft and Conservation
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Lunch and Exhibition Day 1
Parallel Session 02
2:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Session B2
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Preserving the Panels: Conservation bindings for collections of British comics
Ms Amy Randall, Student, West Dean College

Lighting the Shadows – The conservation of tangible and intangible values in a collection of 20th century shadow puppets.
Mr Christopher Duffy, Student Conservator, West Dean Collge

The Use of Low-Thermal, Low-Pressure Plasma Treatment on Active Fungal Spores in Books: Results and What They Mean
Jamie Chmara, Student, West Dean College


3:35 PM - 4:05 PM Afternoon Refreshments and Exhibition 2 - Day 1
Parallel Session 03
4:05 PM - 5:25 PM
Session B3
Chair: TBC

Individual Papers

Testing Times - the identification of polyester, cellulose acetate and cellulose nitrate film bases for storage and preservation prioritisation
Mr Mark O'Neill, Preventive Conservator (archives), Imperial War Museum Duxford

60 Minute Workshop

Building Better Homes: Rethinking enclosures for historic plans and drawings
Ms Hannah Milton, Archivist and Curator of the Architectural Drawings Collection, Historic Royal Palaces

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Wednesday Supper & Social (Wednesday 27 August)

Track C: Challenging Collections
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Registration Day 1
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Conference Introduction
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Keynote 1
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Morning Refreshments and Exhibition 1 - Day 1
Parallel Session 01
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Session C1
Workshop

Chair: TBC

Record-keeping Strategy 2025 onwards
Ms Deborah Mason Head Of Communications Archives And Records Association
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Lunch and Exhibition Day 1
Parallel Session 02
2:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Session C2
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Reimagining Trauma in Archives: Recordkeepers' Insights on Managing War and Conflict Related Archives. What can the sector do next?
Ms Megan Joyce, Senior Curator, Iwm

Distant Voices: Identity, Memory and Trauma in the Terence Davies Archive
Dan Copley, Archivist, Edge Hill University

How can archive services support staff who encounter challenging records unexpectedly? Introducing the Challenging Records Toolkit
Sarah Wood, Assistant Archivist, University of Leicester

3:35 PM - 4:05 PM Afternoon Refreshments and Exhibition 2 - Day 1
Parallel Session 03
4:05 PM - 5:25 PM
Session C3
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Unlocking the BILNAS Archive: Advancing Discovery and Access through Person-Centred Archival Innovation
Dr Anne Marie Williamson, Archivist, The British Institute For Libyan And Northern African Studies

Uncovering Diversity: New finding aids for Shakespeare’s Globe developed with new community partners
Dr Philip Milnes-Smith, Archivist (digital), Shakespeare's Globe

10 Practical Steps for Uncovering Diversity in Archives: A Case Study at LSE Library 
Emma Pizarro, Archivist, LSE Library

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Wednesday Supper & Social (Wednesday 27 August)



Thursday, August 28, 2025

Track A: New Horizons - Artificial intelligence and digital innovations
Track B: Innovation, sustainable conservation and the next generation.
Track C: Challenging Collections
Track D: Next Generation - Rethinking Training, Outreach and Inclusivity
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration Day 2
9:30 AM - 10:35 AM Keynote 2
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Refreshments and Exhibition 1 - Day 2
Parallel Session 04
11:05 AM - 12:25 PM
Session A4
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

The future of Records Management with AI Tools
Andrea Mcintosh and Jacqueline Stockwell, Leadership Through Data

Record management and digital archiving in the National Digital Archives in the Czech Republic
Mrs. Pavlina Nimrichtrova, Archivist, National Archives

Perceptions of records officials and nurses in selected Tshwane public hospitals towards AI technology systems in managing records.
Ms Raisibe Ledwaba and Prof Lefose Makgahlela, University of Limpopo

Session B4
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Treatment Decisions for Iron Gall Ink - Selecting Options and Managing Expectations
Dr Paul Garside, Kelvin Centre For Conservation And Cultural Heritage Research, University Of Glasgow

Shut down – switch on: empowerment, problem-solving and plugging a gap
Amy Sampson, The National Archives and Sirpa Kutilainen, University of Brighton Design Archives

Conservation metadata: an unsung hero
Mrs Julie Bon, Collections Manager, The National Trust For Scotland

Mechanical strength of four traditional Asian adhesives
Miss Jiwon Jeong , Student, Cardiff University

Session C4
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Translating theory into practice: Postmodernism and the description of LGBT+ records in UK archives
Miss Jasmine Hide, Collections Management Technician, University Of Edinburg

The Cataloguing Code of Ethics 2021. Principles into practice for Archivists.
Jane Daniels, Volunteer, Amgueddfa Torfaen Museum

Getting it on the Record: Expanding Representation in SNAC (Social Networks and Archival Context)
Ms. Helice Koffler, Rare Materials Cataloguer Iii, New York Public Library

Session D4
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Should we be doing outreach at all? Is it essential for our future?
Heather Forbes, Head Of Archives Service, Gloucestershire County Council

Imagination in the Archive: Creativity as a Tool for Access and Participation
Ms Kaitlene Koranteng, Archivist And Engagement Producer, Institute of International Visual Art

“Build it and they will come”: a new vision for collections access
Alexia Kirk, Archivist, Archive Of Art And Design V&A

12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch and Exhibition Day 2
Parallel Session 05
1:25 PM - 2:45 PM
Session A5
Individual Papers

Chair:TBC

Kit Versus Culture: Using Preserve365 to Shape the Royal College of Nursing's Digital Archiving Future
Mr. Joshua Nelson, Digital Archivist, Royal College Of Nursing

From Policy to Practice: Advancing Digital Preservation at the National Library of Ireland
Mrs Leona Fearon, Digital Preservation Analyst, National Library Of Ireland

Practical Digital Preservation in Greater Manchester
Miss Michelle Owen, Digital Preservation Archivist, Manchester Archives And Local Studies

Session B5
Panel Session

Chair:TBC

Lighting the fire: securing conservation education for the future
Mrs Victoria Stevens, Subject Lead Tutor, Books Programme, West Dean College Of Arts, Design Craft and Conservation

Mrs Alexandra McGuire, Hartwell Document Restoration Services

Archive Conservation Training Scheme representative

Session C5
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Revisiting archival theory at Cumbria Archives – innovation not invention
Miss Kelda Roe, Archivist, Cumbria Archives

Prioritising Appraisal: A How-To in Managing Backlogs, Storeroom Space and Unintended Consequences
Miss Abigail Hartley, Appraisal Archivist And Archive Collections Manager, University Of Edinburgh

Puzzles and Possibilities: Improving Appraisal for the Next Generation
Mr Colin Graham, Curatorial Archivist, Public Record Office Of Northern Ireland (PRONI)

Session D5
Panel Session

Chair: TBC

Archiving as if disabled people matter: innovation in practice
Dr Philip Milnes-Smith, Archivist (digital), Shakespeare's Globe
2:45 PM - 2:55 PM
Changeover Break
Parallel Session 06
2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
Session A6
Workshop

Chair: tbc

Participatory harm auditing of generative AI in cataloguing and description
Dr Zoe Bartliff, Lecturer And Research Associate, University of Glasgow

Session B6
Individual Papers

Chair:

My Experiences as a student on the ARA Archive Conservation Training Scheme
Laura Anderson, Trainee Archive Conservator, Jersey Archive

Working Wonders - The Conservation of Severely Mould-Damaged Stationery Bindings for the Latymer Upper School Archive.
Ann-marie Miller, Director, Codex Conservation Ltd.

Off the Wall
Shirley Jones, West Yorkshire Archive Service

Session C6
Individual Papers

Chair:

Prejudice in Power: working positively with challenging collections
Sarah Aitchison, Director Of Special Collections, UCL

Repatriation: A survey of Accredited Archive Policies and Archivists' Attitudes on the Matter
Ms Sabeth Hagenkotter, Independent Scholar

Session D6
Individual Papers

Chair:

Archives as Dwelling Place: Navigating welcome from the state archive
Dr Chloe Lee, Empire And Commonwealth Records Specialist, The National Archives

The Next Generation is Intergenerational: Reconceptualising the archive as a site of intergenerational connections
Miss Nella McNicol, Project Officer, University Of Glasgow

3:55 PM - 4:25 PM Afternoon Refreshments and Exhibition
Parallel Session 07
4:25 PM - 5:25 PM
Session A7
Workshop

Chair: TBC

ClioX: A Novel Decentralized Platform for Digital Asset Reference & Access
Professor Victoria Lemieux, The University Of British Columbia

Session B7
Workshop

Chair: TBC

What is archive conservation in 2025? 
Ann Attwood, Gloucestershire Archives

Session C7
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Harmonising existing knowledge with modern innovation: advancing archival storage on a truly sustainable path
Mr Mark Barry, Director, Architype
Ms Gael Dundas, Imperial War Museum

The environmental impact of digital information management: it's time to think about sustainable practices
Ms Joy Siller, Managing Director, Siller Systems Administration

Session D7
Workshop

Chair: TBC

Updating Archive Service Accreditation: your questions answered: a workshop for prospective applicants and award holders
Mr Geoff Pick, Dr Melinda Haunton and Jane Shillaker, Archive Service Accreditation Committee

5:25 PM - 6:10 PM
Is It Okay?
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Gala Dinner with Awards (Thursday 28 August)
Track A: New Horizons - Artificial intelligence and digital innovations
Track B: Innovation, sustainable conservation and the next generation.
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration Day 2
9:30 AM - 10:35 AM Keynote 2
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Refreshments and Exhibition 1 - Day 2
Parallel Session 04
11:05 AM - 12:25 PM
Session A4
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

The future of Records Management with AI Tools
Andrea Mcintosh and Jacqueline Stockwell, Leadership Through Data

Record management and digital archiving in the National Digital Archives in the Czech Republic
Mrs. Pavlina Nimrichtrova, Archivist, National Archives

Perceptions of records officials and nurses in selected Tshwane public hospitals towards AI technology systems in managing records.
Ms Raisibe Ledwaba and Prof Lefose Makgahlela, University of Limpopo

Session B4
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Treatment Decisions for Iron Gall Ink - Selecting Options and Managing Expectations
Dr Paul Garside, Kelvin Centre For Conservation And Cultural Heritage Research, University Of Glasgow

Shut down – switch on: empowerment, problem-solving and plugging a gap
Amy Sampson, The National Archives and Sirpa Kutilainen, University of Brighton Design Archives

Conservation metadata: an unsung hero
Mrs Julie Bon, Collections Manager, The National Trust For Scotland

Mechanical strength of four traditional Asian adhesives
Miss Jiwon Jeong , Student, Cardiff University

12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch and Exhibition Day 2
Parallel Session 05
1:25 PM - 2:45 PM
Session A5
Individual Papers

Chair:TBC

Kit Versus Culture: Using Preserve365 to Shape the Royal College of Nursing's Digital Archiving Future
Mr. Joshua Nelson, Digital Archivist, Royal College Of Nursing

From Policy to Practice: Advancing Digital Preservation at the National Library of Ireland
Mrs Leona Fearon, Digital Preservation Analyst, National Library Of Ireland

Practical Digital Preservation in Greater Manchester
Miss Michelle Owen, Digital Preservation Archivist, Manchester Archives And Local Studies

Session B5
Panel Session

Chair:TBC

Lighting the fire: securing conservation education for the future
Mrs Victoria Stevens, Subject Lead Tutor, Books Programme, West Dean College Of Arts, Design Craft and Conservation

Mrs Alexandra McGuire, Hartwell Document Restoration Services

Archive Conservation Training Scheme representative

2:45 PM - 2:55 PM
Changeover Break
Parallel Session 06
2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
Session A6
Workshop

Chair: tbc

Participatory harm auditing of generative AI in cataloguing and description
Dr Zoe Bartliff, Lecturer And Research Associate, University of Glasgow

Session B6
Individual Papers

Chair:

My Experiences as a student on the ARA Archive Conservation Training Scheme
Laura Anderson, Trainee Archive Conservator, Jersey Archive

Working Wonders - The Conservation of Severely Mould-Damaged Stationery Bindings for the Latymer Upper School Archive.
Ann-marie Miller, Director, Codex Conservation Ltd.

Off the Wall
Shirley Jones, West Yorkshire Archive Service

3:55 PM - 4:25 PM Afternoon Refreshments and Exhibition
Parallel Session 07
4:25 PM - 5:25 PM
Session A7
Workshop

Chair: TBC

ClioX: A Novel Decentralized Platform for Digital Asset Reference & Access
Professor Victoria Lemieux, The University Of British Columbia

Session B7
Workshop

Chair: TBC

What is archive conservation in 2025? 
Ann Attwood, Gloucestershire Archives

5:25 PM - 6:10 PM
Is It Okay?
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Gala Dinner with Awards (Thursday 28 August)

Track C: Challenging Collections
Track D: Next Generation - Rethinking Training, Outreach and Inclusivity
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration Day 2
9:30 AM - 10:35 AM Keynote 2
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Refreshments and Exhibition 1 - Day 2
Parallel Session 04
11:05 AM - 12:25 PM
Session C4
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Translating theory into practice: Postmodernism and the description of LGBT+ records in UK archives
Miss Jasmine Hide, Collections Management Technician, University Of Edinburg

The Cataloguing Code of Ethics 2021. Principles into practice for Archivists.
Jane Daniels, Volunteer, Amgueddfa Torfaen Museum

Getting it on the Record: Expanding Representation in SNAC (Social Networks and Archival Context)
Ms. Helice Koffler, Rare Materials Cataloguer Iii, New York Public Library

Session D4
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Should we be doing outreach at all? Is it essential for our future?
Heather Forbes, Head Of Archives Service, Gloucestershire County Council

Imagination in the Archive: Creativity as a Tool for Access and Participation
Ms Kaitlene Koranteng, Archivist And Engagement Producer, Institute of International Visual Art

“Build it and they will come”: a new vision for collections access
Alexia Kirk, Archivist, Archive Of Art And Design V&A

12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch and Exhibition Day 2
Parallel Session 05
1:25 PM - 2:45 PM
Session C5
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Revisiting archival theory at Cumbria Archives – innovation not invention
Miss Kelda Roe, Archivist, Cumbria Archives

Prioritising Appraisal: A How-To in Managing Backlogs, Storeroom Space and Unintended Consequences
Miss Abigail Hartley, Appraisal Archivist And Archive Collections Manager, University Of Edinburgh

Puzzles and Possibilities: Improving Appraisal for the Next Generation
Mr Colin Graham, Curatorial Archivist, Public Record Office Of Northern Ireland (PRONI)

Session D5
Panel Session

Chair: TBC

Archiving as if disabled people matter: innovation in practice
Dr Philip Milnes-Smith, Archivist (digital), Shakespeare's Globe
2:45 PM - 2:55 PM
Changeover Break
Parallel Session 06
2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
Session C6
Individual Papers

Chair:

Prejudice in Power: working positively with challenging collections
Sarah Aitchison, Director Of Special Collections, UCL

Repatriation: A survey of Accredited Archive Policies and Archivists' Attitudes on the Matter
Ms Sabeth Hagenkotter, Independent Scholar

Session D6
Individual Papers

Chair:

Archives as Dwelling Place: Navigating welcome from the state archive
Dr Chloe Lee, Empire And Commonwealth Records Specialist, The National Archives

The Next Generation is Intergenerational: Reconceptualising the archive as a site of intergenerational connections
Miss Nella McNicol, Project Officer, University Of Glasgow

3:55 PM - 4:25 PM Afternoon Refreshments and Exhibition
Parallel Session 07
4:25 PM - 5:25 PM
Session C7
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Harmonising existing knowledge with modern innovation: advancing archival storage on a truly sustainable path
Mr Mark Barry, Director, Architype
Ms Gael Dundas, Imperial War Museum

The environmental impact of digital information management: it's time to think about sustainable practices
Ms Joy Siller, Managing Director, Siller Systems Administration

Session D7
Workshop

Chair: TBC

Updating Archive Service Accreditation: your questions answered: a workshop for prospective applicants and award holders
Mr Geoff Pick, Dr Melinda Haunton and Jane Shillaker, Archive Service Accreditation Committee

5:25 PM - 6:10 PM
Is It Okay?
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Gala Dinner with Awards (Thursday 28 August)

Track A: New Horizons - Artificial intelligence and digital innovations
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration Day 2
9:30 AM - 10:35 AM Keynote 2
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Refreshments and Exhibition 1 - Day 2
Parallel Session 04
11:05 AM - 12:25 PM
Session A4
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

The future of Records Management with AI Tools
Andrea Mcintosh and Jacqueline Stockwell, Leadership Through Data

Record management and digital archiving in the National Digital Archives in the Czech Republic
Mrs. Pavlina Nimrichtrova, Archivist, National Archives

Perceptions of records officials and nurses in selected Tshwane public hospitals towards AI technology systems in managing records.
Ms Raisibe Ledwaba and Prof Lefose Makgahlela, University of Limpopo

12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch and Exhibition Day 2
Parallel Session 05
1:25 PM - 2:45 PM
Session A5
Individual Papers

Chair:TBC

Kit Versus Culture: Using Preserve365 to Shape the Royal College of Nursing's Digital Archiving Future
Mr. Joshua Nelson, Digital Archivist, Royal College Of Nursing

From Policy to Practice: Advancing Digital Preservation at the National Library of Ireland
Mrs Leona Fearon, Digital Preservation Analyst, National Library Of Ireland

Practical Digital Preservation in Greater Manchester
Miss Michelle Owen, Digital Preservation Archivist, Manchester Archives And Local Studies

2:45 PM - 2:55 PM
Changeover Break
Parallel Session 06
2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
Session A6
Workshop

Chair: tbc

Participatory harm auditing of generative AI in cataloguing and description
Dr Zoe Bartliff, Lecturer And Research Associate, University of Glasgow

3:55 PM - 4:25 PM Afternoon Refreshments and Exhibition
Parallel Session 07
4:25 PM - 5:25 PM
Session A7
Workshop

Chair: TBC

ClioX: A Novel Decentralized Platform for Digital Asset Reference & Access
Professor Victoria Lemieux, The University Of British Columbia

5:25 PM - 6:10 PM
Is It Okay?
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Gala Dinner with Awards (Thursday 28 August)

Track B: Innovation, sustainable conservation and the next generation.
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration Day 2
9:30 AM - 10:35 AM Keynote 2
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Refreshments and Exhibition 1 - Day 2
Parallel Session 04
11:05 AM - 12:25 PM
Session B4
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Treatment Decisions for Iron Gall Ink - Selecting Options and Managing Expectations
Dr Paul Garside, Kelvin Centre For Conservation And Cultural Heritage Research, University Of Glasgow

Shut down – switch on: empowerment, problem-solving and plugging a gap
Amy Sampson, The National Archives and Sirpa Kutilainen, University of Brighton Design Archives

Conservation metadata: an unsung hero
Mrs Julie Bon, Collections Manager, The National Trust For Scotland

Mechanical strength of four traditional Asian adhesives
Miss Jiwon Jeong , Student, Cardiff University

12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch and Exhibition Day 2
Parallel Session 05
1:25 PM - 2:45 PM
Session B5
Panel Session

Chair:TBC

Lighting the fire: securing conservation education for the future
Mrs Victoria Stevens, Subject Lead Tutor, Books Programme, West Dean College Of Arts, Design Craft and Conservation

Mrs Alexandra McGuire, Hartwell Document Restoration Services

Archive Conservation Training Scheme representative

2:45 PM - 2:55 PM
Changeover Break
Parallel Session 06
2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
Session B6
Individual Papers

Chair:

My Experiences as a student on the ARA Archive Conservation Training Scheme
Laura Anderson, Trainee Archive Conservator, Jersey Archive

Working Wonders - The Conservation of Severely Mould-Damaged Stationery Bindings for the Latymer Upper School Archive.
Ann-marie Miller, Director, Codex Conservation Ltd.

Off the Wall
Shirley Jones, West Yorkshire Archive Service

3:55 PM - 4:25 PM Afternoon Refreshments and Exhibition
Parallel Session 07
4:25 PM - 5:25 PM
Session B7
Workshop

Chair: TBC

What is archive conservation in 2025? 
Ann Attwood, Gloucestershire Archives

5:25 PM - 6:10 PM
Is It Okay?
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Gala Dinner with Awards (Thursday 28 August)

Track C: Challenging Collections
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration Day 2
9:30 AM - 10:35 AM Keynote 2
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Refreshments and Exhibition 1 - Day 2
Parallel Session 04
11:05 AM - 12:25 PM
Session C4
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Translating theory into practice: Postmodernism and the description of LGBT+ records in UK archives
Miss Jasmine Hide, Collections Management Technician, University Of Edinburg

The Cataloguing Code of Ethics 2021. Principles into practice for Archivists.
Jane Daniels, Volunteer, Amgueddfa Torfaen Museum

Getting it on the Record: Expanding Representation in SNAC (Social Networks and Archival Context)
Ms. Helice Koffler, Rare Materials Cataloguer Iii, New York Public Library

12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch and Exhibition Day 2
Parallel Session 05
1:25 PM - 2:45 PM
Session C5
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Revisiting archival theory at Cumbria Archives – innovation not invention
Miss Kelda Roe, Archivist, Cumbria Archives

Prioritising Appraisal: A How-To in Managing Backlogs, Storeroom Space and Unintended Consequences
Miss Abigail Hartley, Appraisal Archivist And Archive Collections Manager, University Of Edinburgh

Puzzles and Possibilities: Improving Appraisal for the Next Generation
Mr Colin Graham, Curatorial Archivist, Public Record Office Of Northern Ireland (PRONI)

2:45 PM - 2:55 PM
Changeover Break
Parallel Session 06
2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
Session C6
Individual Papers

Chair:

Prejudice in Power: working positively with challenging collections
Sarah Aitchison, Director Of Special Collections, UCL

Repatriation: A survey of Accredited Archive Policies and Archivists' Attitudes on the Matter
Ms Sabeth Hagenkotter, Independent Scholar

3:55 PM - 4:25 PM Afternoon Refreshments and Exhibition
Parallel Session 07
4:25 PM - 5:25 PM
Session C7
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Harmonising existing knowledge with modern innovation: advancing archival storage on a truly sustainable path
Mr Mark Barry, Director, Architype
Ms Gael Dundas, Imperial War Museum

The environmental impact of digital information management: it's time to think about sustainable practices
Ms Joy Siller, Managing Director, Siller Systems Administration

5:25 PM - 6:10 PM
Is It Okay?
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Gala Dinner with Awards (Thursday 28 August)

Track D: Next Generation - Rethinking Training, Outreach and Inclusivity
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration Day 2
9:30 AM - 10:35 AM Keynote 2
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Refreshments and Exhibition 1 - Day 2
Parallel Session 04
11:05 AM - 12:25 PM
Session D4
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Should we be doing outreach at all? Is it essential for our future?
Heather Forbes, Head Of Archives Service, Gloucestershire County Council

Imagination in the Archive: Creativity as a Tool for Access and Participation
Ms Kaitlene Koranteng, Archivist And Engagement Producer, Institute of International Visual Art

“Build it and they will come”: a new vision for collections access
Alexia Kirk, Archivist, Archive Of Art And Design V&A

12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch and Exhibition Day 2
Parallel Session 05
1:25 PM - 2:45 PM
Session D5
Panel Session

Chair: TBC

Archiving as if disabled people matter: innovation in practice
Dr Philip Milnes-Smith, Archivist (digital), Shakespeare's Globe
2:45 PM - 2:55 PM
Changeover Break
Parallel Session 06
2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
Session D6
Individual Papers

Chair:

Archives as Dwelling Place: Navigating welcome from the state archive
Dr Chloe Lee, Empire And Commonwealth Records Specialist, The National Archives

The Next Generation is Intergenerational: Reconceptualising the archive as a site of intergenerational connections
Miss Nella McNicol, Project Officer, University Of Glasgow

3:55 PM - 4:25 PM Afternoon Refreshments and Exhibition
Parallel Session 07
4:25 PM - 5:25 PM
Session D7
Workshop

Chair: TBC

Updating Archive Service Accreditation: your questions answered: a workshop for prospective applicants and award holders
Mr Geoff Pick, Dr Melinda Haunton and Jane Shillaker, Archive Service Accreditation Committee

5:25 PM - 6:10 PM
Is It Okay?
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Gala Dinner with Awards (Thursday 28 August)


Friday, August 29, 2025

Track A: New Horizons - Artificial intelligence and digital innovations
Track B: Innovation, sustainable conservation and the next generation.
Track C: Challenging Collections
Track D: Next Generation - Rethinking Training, Outreach and Inclusivity
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration
9:30 AM - 10:35 AM Keynote 3
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Refreshment Break 1 - Day 3
Parallel Session 08
11:05 AM - 12:25 PM
Session A8
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Analogue and Digital Technologies: The Best of Both Worlds in Preserving Orphan Microforms at the National Archives of Zimbabwe
Dr Amos Bishi, Principal Lecturer, Harare Polytechnic

Record Surveys: a classic concept for the future
Mrs Fiona Bourne, Archive Manager, Royal College Of Nursing Archive

Challenging Legacy: Embracing Digital Scholarship for Global Futures
Ms Valentina Flex, Gertrude Bell Project Archivist, Newcastle University

Session B8
Panel Session

Chair: TBC

Life after Hanwell: options, ideas, support
Elizabeth Stettler, Preventative Conservator Projects, Royal Armouries

Session C8
Workshop

Chair:

Future First - How to remain sustainable in IM
Mrs Anne Cornish, Ceo. Rimpa Global

Session D8

Panel Session
Global Information Consortium


12:25 PM - 1:25 PM Lunch Break Day 3
Parallel Session 09
1:25 PM - 2:45 PM
Session A9
Individual Papers

Chair:

Fashioning Chinese History: Chinese Fashion Archives in the Twenty-First Century
Dr Mo Shi

Tecromancy: An exploratory case study of The Rebellion Group and the reuse of their videogame archive
Mr Alex Habgood, Archivist (Digital Curation) Rebellion

Film Full Circle: Why Jaguar Heritage Trust safeguarded historical data onto photo-sensitive film - stored forever in the Arctic Circle
Mr. Simon Clark, Ceo, Simon Clark Limited

Session B9
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Learning from the Christchurch disasters of 2011 and 2015. Old problems - new solutions
Mrs Lynn Campbell, Paper Conservator, Campbell Conservation

Facing the future: Re-imagining environmental monitoring
Mrs Amy Sampson, Preservation Manager, The National Achives

Storage Environmental Close Control Issues
Mr Richard Aitken, Senior Conservator, High Life Highland Archive Service

HVAC shutdown and alternative environmental control methods
Ann Attwood, Gloucestershire Archives

Session C9
Panel Session

Chair:

Critical conversations: should UK archives reassess their holdings?
Natalie Brown, The National Archives

Session D9
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

‘To engage with pin and place’: Queering The Map and the unsettled community archive
Eleanor Graham, Student, University of British Columbia

Archives in Partnership: One Community, One Purpose - Where Community Knowledge Meets Professional Practice
Karyn Williamson, Digital Preservation Analyst, Digital Preservation Coalition

Forming International Connections
Isabel Lauterjung, Archives and Records Association International Group

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Short Break
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM
Conference Ends - Delegates Depart
Track A: New Horizons - Artificial intelligence and digital innovations
Track B: Innovation, sustainable conservation and the next generation.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration
9:30 AM - 10:35 AM Keynote 3
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Refreshment Break 1 - Day 3
Parallel Session 08
11:05 AM - 12:25 PM
Session A8
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Analogue and Digital Technologies: The Best of Both Worlds in Preserving Orphan Microforms at the National Archives of Zimbabwe
Dr Amos Bishi, Principal Lecturer, Harare Polytechnic

Record Surveys: a classic concept for the future
Mrs Fiona Bourne, Archive Manager, Royal College Of Nursing Archive

Challenging Legacy: Embracing Digital Scholarship for Global Futures
Ms Valentina Flex, Gertrude Bell Project Archivist, Newcastle University

Session B8
Panel Session

Chair: TBC

Life after Hanwell: options, ideas, support
Elizabeth Stettler, Preventative Conservator Projects, Royal Armouries

12:25 PM - 1:25 PM Lunch Break Day 3
Parallel Session 09
1:25 PM - 2:45 PM
Session A9
Individual Papers

Chair:

Fashioning Chinese History: Chinese Fashion Archives in the Twenty-First Century
Dr Mo Shi

Tecromancy: An exploratory case study of The Rebellion Group and the reuse of their videogame archive
Mr Alex Habgood, Archivist (Digital Curation) Rebellion

Film Full Circle: Why Jaguar Heritage Trust safeguarded historical data onto photo-sensitive film - stored forever in the Arctic Circle
Mr. Simon Clark, Ceo, Simon Clark Limited

Session B9
Individual Papers

Chair: TBC

Learning from the Christchurch disasters of 2011 and 2015. Old problems - new solutions
Mrs Lynn Campbell, Paper Conservator, Campbell Conservation

Facing the future: Re-imagining environmental monitoring
Mrs Amy Sampson, Preservation Manager, The National Achives

Storage Environmental Close Control Issues
Mr Richard Aitken, Senior Conservator, High Life Highland Archive Service

HVAC shutdown and alternative environmental control methods
Ann Attwood, Gloucestershire Archives

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Short Break
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM
Conference Ends - Delegates Depart




Track C: Challenging Collections
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration
9:30 AM - 10:35 AM Keynote 3
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning Refreshment Break 1 - Day 3
Parallel Session 08
11:05 AM - 12:25 PM
Session C8
Workshop

Chair:

Future First - How to remain sustainable in IM
Mrs Anne Cornish, Ceo. Rimpa Global

12:25 PM - 1:25 PM Lunch Break Day 3
Parallel Session 09
1:25 PM - 2:45 PM
Session C9
Panel Session

Chair:

Critical conversations: should UK archives reassess their holdings?
Natalie Brown, The National Archives

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Short Break
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM
Conference Ends - Delegates Depart



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