The information archaeologist: learning skills from context

The philosophy of ‘preservation by record’ is morally bankrupt if we are not competent to both manage the records we generate and to hand them on to future generations. But few archaeological qualifications cover information management, so how do you acquire these skills? How would you demonstrate that competence to a potential employer? Or evaluate and test the competence of your peers, or applicants for jobs? This bring-and-share style workshop, organised by the CIfA Information Management Group (IMSIG), will challenge you to create and bring along real-world evidence of your digital-world expertise. We will use brief presentations and small-group conversations to find practical ways forward. As a result of joining this workshop you will: • Be familiar with a range of approaches to mapping out the information skills you need; • Know which National Occupational Standards (NOS) are relevant to information management in our sector; • Gain confidence in using these approaches to plan your personal development; • Have experience in building a portfolio based on your work and experience.