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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 / Thursday, 09 Jul 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ONLINE ONLY Annual General Meeting and Presentation
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM 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. This is a free event, however, registration is required.
Branch Meeting / Sunday, 12 Jul 2026
10:00 AM - East Melbourne Please join us on Sunday, 12 July at 10:00am for a guided tour of the Johnston Collection's Taste & Temptation exhibition, hosted in the historic Fairhall Townhouse in East Melbourne.

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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