Resources and links

Archives Council Wales

Represents institutions and organisations from all parts of Wales involved with the administration of archives. Its website includes reports and minutes of the Council and other information of relevance to archive professionals in Wales.

British Records Association

Founded in 1932, the BRA aims to bring together archive professionals and archive users. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in historical records.

A forum for those engaged in the care of archives and local studies collections in the Greater London area.

International Council on Archives

A "professional organisation for the world archival community, dedicated to promoting the preservation, development, and use of the world's archival heritage". The ICA's website includes links to international archival standards, including the General International Standard Archival Description used by NDAD.

Irish Society for Archives

Aims to promote the place of archives in Irish society, providing a forum for discussion between archive professionals and archive users.

National Council on Archives

Membership of the NCA includes major bodies and organisations in the UK concerned with the care, custody and use of archives. The NCA acts to provide a forum for the regular exchange of views between them. Publications available on the NCA's website include the Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names used by NDAD.

Records Management Society of Great Britain

Professional society representing "all those concerned with records and information, regardless of their professional or organisational status or qualifications".

The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (formerly "Resource")

UK government agency providing strategic direction for museums, archives and libraries.

Society of American Archivists

Represents archive professionals in North America.

Society of Archivists

Professional society representing archivists, records managers and archive conservators in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

For further links of relevance to archive professionals, see the ARCHON directory and portal created by the former Historical Manuscripts Commission.