Planning and Implementing Your Successful Research and Archive Strategy

Planning and Implementing Your Successful Research and Archive Strategy

The History Company Offers 3 Unique Strategic Plans For Your Archiving and Research Project
Planning Implementing Research and Archive Strategy

WE DO IT Full Service Data Archiving

For Both Company and Private Archives

We’ll begin with a thorough archival research and survey process to evaluate your historical resources.  Experience tells us the most important way to develop a successful relationship with our clients is to have a clear understanding of their needs and their strategic plans to use the archive data.

  • We emphasise working in partnership with clients, tailoring solutions to fit individual archived data priorities and budgets

  • We will agree on priorities and budget required to handle your data archiving project end to end

  • We will identify appropriate spaces for archival repositories and set up and centralise your historical materials

  • We will format management plans for and project manage complete archive set-up

  • We will provide ongoing management and maintenance of archival collections at client sites using correct archival methods within a practical framework .

  • We will organize off-site storage and work if this is a preferred option

  • We will process and catalogue archival collections, developing databases and create an active archive, so records [or electronic records] are easily accessible for any future research project.

  • We will develop digitization programs and oversee implementation

  • We will provide skilled researchers to work on particular corporate projects, using your own archival material and related materials

  • We will set up compilation of heritage registers

  • We will consult on long term planning issues and disaster preparedness

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YOU DO IT

Normally a private collection option
With the YOU DO IT strategy we provide you with guidance to help you identify aims and set work priorities to achieve your archival goals.

We’ll teach you best archival practice so your archive is organised on correct professional lines. You’ll have access to articles explaining the tools you’ll need and the physical steps required. 

If you need archival products, The History Company can provide you the necessary advice.

We will guide you every step of the way with planned progress calls that may include demonstrations or clarifications on technique or strategy and Q&A sessions to assure further progress. The History Company can even supply you with the temporary in-person help of a staff member if required. Or book a group or team workshop – The History Company runs them on a wide variety of archival and heritage conservation topics. 

For more information on getting started on your project, book a strategy session now.
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Planning and Implementing Your Successful Research and Archive Strategy
Professional Heritage Management

WE DO IT TOGETHER

Both a Company and Private Option
Choose the flexible help you need to navigate your way to having a great archives system. We can; 

  • Provide education and support to internal staff and volunteers to become more self-sufficient in maintaining archival assets.
  • Design and co-ordinate volunteer programs.
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Planning and Implementing Your Successful Research and Archive Strategy
Planning and Implementing Your Successful Research and Archive Strategy

Case study

At present we are working with two schools who have appointed staff with no training to run their archives.  Without support, it is a recipe for disaster, not only for the collection, but for the personnel given the responsibility. But with our professional support, both archives are running smoothly.

We make a site visit to each institution once a month, cleaning up accumulated records in work areas, allocating tasks to the school’s staff, checking work done, and processing material in any remaining time. While on-site we’re able to provide personalised instruction and ensure quality control. At other times when questions arise, we’re always available for consultation via phone or Zoom. With good working relations, this is an excellent scenario

Volunteer programs

Many not-for-profit organisations, clubs, and societies have loyal members and supporters who are proud of their organisation’s history and keen to participate in the preservation and maintenance of archival collections.

The History Company has many years of experience setting up and managing volunteer programs. In some situations, we have volunteers regularly working alongside us. In other circumstances, it has been more appropriate to train volunteers to run a collection by themselves with regular help from our professional advice service.
Planning and Implementing Your Successful Research and Archive Strategy

Online Group Seminars and One-to-One Consultations

The History Company runs online group seminars and one-to-one consultations on a broad variety of archival and heritage conservation topics. We speak to clubs, societies, schools, and gatherings of like‐minded enthusiasts. These events are an interesting, information-packed and a fun way to give groups access to the expert knowledge of professional archivists.

One-to-One consultations are designed for one to three participants to give your project personal attention. In these sessions, we can go deeper into a specific topic or project.

  • Topics can include conservation of family treasures 
  • protecting & handling photographs 
  • organising collections & storage 
We love talking history and can tailor make a session to suit.
Planning and Implementing Your Successful Research and Archive Strategy
Planning and Implementing Your Successful Research and Archive Strategy
Professional Heritage Management

Outsourced Archival Staff

The History Company can provide speciality archival staff or staff to assist with research needs, archive support on an ongoing basis or provide oversight staff to establish and maintain your archive.
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