Are you an archivist? Do you have ideas you want to share? Do you want to promote your archives? How?
The trials and tribulations of a rookie archivist – Part 1
Removing all the files from their boxes led to a tentative “piling” system, with similar or like items distinguished. The folders had a startling array of titles and labelling, and this inspired me to implement multiple “miscellaneous” piles (containing virtually all the files) and tagging potential categories.
Are you ready for Follow An Archive day?
Are you an archivist? Do you have ideas you want to share? Do you want to promote your archives? How?
Can you date this photograph? [Hickson Road, The Rocks]
Hickson Road, The Rocks
A ghostly tale from the archives
The origin of this story dates back 184 years, to 1826. When murderous intent was nigh…
October 2010: Link roundup post
Wordpress, photography, WWI, Vivaldi and more….
Manual handling – some tips for avoiding injuries
Manual handling is loosely described as activities such as carrying, stacking, pushing, pulling, rolling, sliding, lifting or lowering objects.
50th Anniversary Sneak Peak: James’ Choice
What was the terrible choice given to James Freeman, a First Fleet convict found guilty in the Criminal Court in February 1788 of stealing flour?
Introducing a new guest writer and some safety tips for archival work
Sue Coleman is the OHS Officer at State Records. With Safe Work Australia Week next week we thought it very timely to introduce her!