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Information Awareness Week

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Information Awareness Week unites industry practitioners across the globe. Notably, this event welcomes all professionals, irrespective of their association memberships, fostering a truly inclusive environment.

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Events

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Branch Meeting /

QLD Branch: New and Emerging Professionals Event

Thursday, 04 Jun 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Brisbane Students, recent graduates and new professionals! You are invited to a networking event to chat with records and archives professionals.  This evening is open to members and non-members. The more the merrier! PLEASE NOTE that this is a self funded event.  (Look out for the ASA flag on the table)
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Branch Meeting /

A life in Archives: Honouring the legacy of Dr Peter Orlovich

Tuesday, 09 Jun 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM ONLINE / PARKES Organised by the National Archives of Australia and presented by the Australian Society of Archivists, A Life in Archives: Honouring the Legacy of Dr Peter Orlovich recognises the outstanding career and contributions of Dr Peter Orlovich, a pioneering figure in Australian archival education and practice. Dr Orlovich established Australia’s first graduate training course for archivists at the University of New South Wales and made significant contributions to archival training, community archives, and local history throughout his career.
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SIG Meeting /

SA Independent School Archvies SIG Professional Development Event Term 2, 2026

Wednesday, 17 Jun 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Stonyfell Professional Development Term 2 Event at St Peter's Girls School and Archives
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Archives & Manuscripts

Vol 52 No 1 (2024)
Special Issue: Research and Practice
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Online Learning

We have created a series of self-directed engaging learning opportunities that provide a solid introduction to archives and recordkeeping knowledge, and online professional development for archivists and recordkeepers.

All of our online learning includes exclusive video content, featuring leading practitioners, interactive quiz elements and a custom certificate delivered on completion. You can undertake the course at your own pace with the ability to commence, pause, and recommence a course at any time.

You can view all of our available courses here below. They can be purchased individually or as discounted multi-course packs.

If you would like to enrol a larger number of staff please contact us to find out about bulk registration.

Keeping Archives Online Learning Series

Our pioneering online learning program, based on our respected publication Keeping Archives, was launched in 2016. It provides a new level of learning in the archives and records profession, filling a gap between a tertiary course and on-the-job experience. These courses are ideal for:

  • People who are new to archives and need a grounding in archival principles;
  • Students who wish to enhance the archival component of their training;
  • Professional archivists who may require a refresher in new archival methods and theory - e.g. emergent web technologies and social media platforms;
  • Statutory organisations whose staff need records and archives knowledge as part of their responsibilities;
  • Organisations with volunteers who engage in archival work and need basic knowledge.

On average, a single Keeping Archives course can be completed in about 90 minutes.

Pricing

Individual courses: Members:  $200  |  Non-members:  $300

Save with the six-course bundle: Purchase all six Keeping Archives courses together and save compared to individual enrolments.

Members: $800 (save $400) | Non-members: $1,500 (save $300)

Introduction to Records and Archives
Introduction to Records and Archives

Introduction to Records and Archives is the first in a series of online learning courses designed to provide a solid introduction to archives and recordkeeping knowledge. With a duration of approximately 90 minutes, it includes exclusive video content featuring leading practitioners, interactive quiz elements and a custom certificate delivered on completion.

Members: $10 admin fee only

Non-members: $200

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Appraisal
Appraisal

This self-directed online course on Appraisal is one of six courses in the Keeping Archives online learning suite. With a duration of approximately 90 minutes, it includes exclusive video content, interactive quiz elements and a custom certificate delivered on completion.

Members: $200

Non-members: $300 

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Context Control and Documentation
Context Control and Documentation

This self-directed online course on Context Control and Documentation is one of six courses in the Keeping Archives online learning suite. With a duration of approximately 90 minutes, it includes exclusive video content, interactive quiz elements and a custom certificate delivered on completion.

Members: $200

Non-members: $300

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Physical Management and Preservation
Physical Management and Preservation

This course covers physical management and preservation methods for archives. Duration: ~90 minutes with video content, interactive quizzes, and certificate.

Members: $200

Non-members: $300

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Access
Access

This course covers access policies and user management in archives. Duration: ~90 minutes with video content, interactive quizzes, and certificate.

Members: $200

Non-members: $300

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Digital Records and Archives
Digital Records and Archives

This course covers digital records and archives management. Duration: ~90 minutes with video content, interactive quizzes, and certificate.

Members: $200

Non-members: $300

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6 Course Pack
6 Course Pack

The full suite of six courses in one convenient pack. Each course includes video content, interactive quizzes, and a certificate. Duration: ~90 minutes per course.

Members: $800

Non-members: $1500

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Toolkits

Our online toolkits were released in 2020 to assist archivists and recordkeepers with their professional development. Each toolkit takes approximately 2–4 hours to complete.

Pricing

A Trauma-Informed Approach to Managing Archives: Members:  $300  |  Non-members:  $400
All other individual courses: Members:  $200  |  Non-members:  $300

Save with a multi-course bundle: Purchase multiple toolkits together and save compared to individual enrolments.

Two-course bundle (Out-of-Home Care + Indigenous Recordkeeping): Members: $250 (save $150) | Non-members: $550 (save $50)
All other two-course bundles: Members: $350 (save $150) | Non-members: $650 (save $50)

Three-course bundle: Members: $500 (save $200) | Non-members: $900 (save $100)

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A Trauma-Informed Approach to Managing Archives

This course assists archives and record-holding organisations implement a safe and supportive environment. Developed by ASA with expert contributions and video content.

Members: $300

Non-members: $400

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Out-of-Home Care Records Toolkit

This course supports understanding and safe handling of out-of-home care records. Developed by ASA with expert contributors.

Image: Staff and boys outside the main dormitory at Tally Ho Boys' Training Farm, 1908. Courtesy Uniting Heritage Service, Victoria.

Members: $200

Non-members: $300

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Indigenous Recordkeeping and Archives

This course supports understanding of Indigenous recordkeeping requirements. Developed by the Indigenous Archives and Data Stewardship Hub, UTS, with expert contributors and video content.

Members: $200

Non-members: $300

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2 course pack: Trauma + Out-of-Home Care

This course pack includes the A Trauma-Informed Approach to Managing Archives and the Out-of-Home Records Toolkits.

Members: $350

Non-members: $650

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2 Course Pack: Trauma + Indigenous Recordkeeping

This course pack includes the A Trauma-Informed Approach to Managing Archives and the Indigenous Recordkeeping and Archives Toolkits.

Members: $350

Non-members: $650

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2 Course Pack: Out-of-Home Care + Indigenous Recordkeeping

This course pack includes the Out-of-Home Records and the Indigenous Recordkeeping and Archives Toolkits.

Members: $250

Non-members: $550

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3 Course Pack: Trauma + Out-of-Home Care + Indigenous Recordkeeping

This course pack includes the A Trauma-Informed Approach to Managing Archives, the Out-of-Home Records and the Indigenous Recordkeeping and Archives Toolkits.

Members: $500

Non-members: $900

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