Several colleagues in the North West of England have recently started discussing networking opportunities in the region. We are aware of some brilliant partnerships and networks operating in parts of the north west, with a range of different models, but want to take a sounding on whether we need to do more.
We would like to invite anyone working with archives to join an initial informal online discussion to simply ask the question, ‘what would you like to see?’ – to be held on Wednesday 29th June, 2.00-3.00.
We are interested in creating a regular informal space for people working with archives to meet, discuss issues, concerns or opportunities, and have a chance to find out from colleagues about activity and good practice taking place within the region. This could be through in person events, online chats or a mixture – and we want to follow up the online meeting with an event at Lancashire Archives towards the end of July.
If you are interested in joining the conversation, please get in touch with me at alexander.miller@lancashire.gov.uk and we will send on the invite. If you can’t make the date, but would be interested in keeping in touch with developments, please drop me a line as well so we can keep you informed.
Alex Miller
Lancashire Archives
CILIP Local Studies Group 