CIfA's Information Management Special Interest Group represents the interests of professionals who work or have an interest in the area of information management. The group aims to promote standards and good practice relevant to the management of all aspects of historic environment and wider heritage sector information through the activities of the CIfA.
The group focuses on how those working in the historic environment/ heritage sector create, access and share digital data together with the standards involved in these processes. Our work relates to
- data capture and recording practice
- recording system design
- archiving of digital data
- promoting access to information
- re-use of digital archives
The Information Management Group works to coordinate, develop, maintain and promote standards for the recording of heritage information, to promote best practice and share experience in the application of information standards, and promote and seek involvement in the future development of existing data standards.
Join the committee
This year we have vacancies for an ordinary committee member and a Secretary to join us.
To be an ordinary committee member you must be member of CIfA (PCIfA, ACIfA, MCIfA, Student or Affiliate) and have a keen interest in using your voice, skills and experience in shaping the profession. You don't need to have experience on a committee, just a desire to get involved and enthusiasm to shape the next steps for the Group.
The Secretary position is open to all accredited members of CIfA (PCIfA, ACIfA or MCIfA) and is perfect for someone organised, thorough and confident with administrative tasks. Currently the role is being shared between committee members, but we would love someone who can help us to keep our documents in order!
We estimate the role require about 4 hours per month. In return, you'll get to be a part of one of CIfA's most active and innovative Groups and have opportunities to network with some incredible people across the field, feed into our packed event schedule, help us to plan our very own conference and provide content for our social media platforms.
Further details about committee roles can be found here. The deadline to express your interest in joining the committee is Wednesday 10 December. Either complete this form or email groups@archaeologists.net for more information about what is involved.
