I came up with a three page document outlining how the new system will work. I presented it at the staff meeting today and it was well received. Staff will have 2 weeks to comment on it or make changes, then it is all systems go and i can start moving, filing, archiving and in some cases shredding. It's daunting but i can see the importance as it hasn't really been properly looked at for many years. Eeeek!
Thursday, 2 June 2011
The Archive
One of my 'special projects' is working on the archive. The live files are housed in the admin area of the org and are in a bit of a state. Where to begin? The room where archived files are kept is well know to staff as 'the room of gloom'. So it's a bit of a scary task to say the least! I had been working on a new guide to archiving so that all staff can use it and know how it works, kind of a for dummies guide without too much information overload.
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Hi Kate,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are having fun, got to love a food orientated office.
Where are you exactly? I'm guessing Museums and Galleries NSW?
Yeah it's not too shabby. The food is good!! Yep got it in one (even though we're not meant to mention names) i just couldn't resist calling it museums and calories! How's yours? I'll have to have a little read.
ReplyDeleteI let the name of my internship organisation out of the bag immediatly without thinking- whoops. They know that I will be keeping the journal though and they dont mind.
ReplyDeleteSorting out the archive might end up being pretty cool especially if they have nice publications. I'm sure you'll be super proud of yourself when it's all done.