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Submissions are now open for Archival Futures: Community, Engagement, Technology, to be held in Hobart/Nipaluna, Tasmania from 1–4 March 2027.

Events

Annual General Meeting / Wednesday, 22 Jul 2026
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM ONLINE ONLY Please join the University Special Interest Group for our Annual General Meeting, to be held Wednesday July 22nd, 2026.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Perth Join the Australian Society of Archivists WA Branch Tour of Museum of Performing Arts (MOPA) - AKA 'The King Collection' at His Majesty’s Theatre.
Branch Meeting / Thursday, 30 Jul 2026
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Sydney NSW Branch - Catch up with the ASA Council We will have an area set aside for us upstairs.

Archives & Manuscripts


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

Education Standards

The Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) plays a critical role in setting and maintaining professional education standards for the archival sector in Australia. The ASA establishes guidelines that define the skills, knowledge, and ethical principles required for archival practice. These standards inform university curriculum development, influences training programs, and guides professional recognition within the association and across the sector.

By aligning its expectations with international best practice and the specific needs of the Australian context, the ASA supports all archivists in being equipped to manage records and archives in a contemporary environment. This commitment supports a consistent, high-quality professional framework that underpins the sector's credibility and capacity to serve the public interest.


Professional Standards

University courses accredited by the ASA meet the following standards:

ASA/RIMPA statement of knowledge for recordkeeping professionals

Foundation knowledge, skills and attributes for information professionals working in archives, libraries and records management

Joint accreditation ASA/ALIA/RIMPA guidelines

ASA professional capability matrix

These standards have been developed in consultation with educational institutions, professionals and employers.

Professional Development

The ASA supports, facilitates and developments a range of resources to support the professional development of its members and the archival sector more broadly. These include:

Education and Professional Training Committee

The ASA Education and Professional Training Committee is an advisory group to the ASA Council on matters relating to education, accreditation of higher education and the body for professional knowledge required by archivists in Australia. The Committee is an important part of the ASA's approach to fostering and building professionalism and professional capabilities.

Find out more about the Education and Professional Training Committee

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