iPRES 2023 have announced a call for contributions, due to take place 19-23 September 2023. The call for presentations will close on 10 March 2023.
Read moreBAC News: Archive for 2022
BAC Lunch and Learn event on archives and wellbeing
Join the BAC for our virtual Lunch and Learn event discussing archives, wellbeing and how can business archives support the wellbeing agenda. The event is free and will be held online at 1pm on 7 Decemeber 2022.
Read moreDigital Preservation Coalition launch introductory guide for small businesses
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) have announced the launch of Digital Preservation for Small Businesses: An Introductory Guide which is available on general release this World Digital Preservation Day.
Read moreWinners at the BAC Awards announced
The BAC is delighted to announce the winners of the BAC Awards. The awards for the BAC Cataloguing grant, BAC Research Support Bursary and the annual Wadsworth Prize were announced at the BAC Awards Night event on 18 October 2022.
Read moreGDPR and Historical Archives workshop
Registration is open for the eabh, in cooperation with the European Central Bank, workshop on GDPR and historical archives. The workshop will take place on 4 November 2022 at European Central Bank in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Read moreSurveying: A Vital Tool for Rescuing and Responding to Records at Risk
Join us for an online workshop exploring the topic of surveying records. The workshop is being delivered online by a partnership of BAC, ARA, TNA and BAC Scotland in the morning of Tuesday 27th September 2022.
Read moreBAC Virtual Lunch and Learn: Relationship building
Join us to share ideas and challenges on building relationships across all your stakeholders on 5 October on Zoom.
Read moreRegistration for Security Heritage Workshop open
Registration for the Security Heritage Workshop at London Metropolitan Archives on 16 September is open.
Read moreTaking Care of Business exhibition at the Migration Museum
The Migration Museum is hosting a new exhibition that shines a light on the central role which migrant entrepreneurs have played in shaping modern British business.
Read moreArchives Visitor Survey invitation 2022
The ARA National Surveys Group have opened invitiations to participate in the next visitors survey due to take place this autumn. The survey is an excellent means of obtaining feedback from those using on-site services. Please register by the 16th September if planning to start the survey on 3rd October, and there will be opportunity to register after this date for those wishing to run a shorter survey period.
Read moreApplications for 2022 Bursary for Business History Research now open.
BAC have announced applications for 2022 Bursary for Business Histroy Research. Awards are up to £1,000 and we may make one or more awards. The size of the pot makes it most suitable for smaller-scale projects, such as scoping or pilot studies, early-stage development of collaborations and exploratory work. Apply by midday on 16th September 2022.
Read moreBAC are looking for new trustees
The Business Archives Council (BAC) is looking for trustees to join its board. This is an opportunity to be part of a small charity focused on promoting the preservation and research of business history and archives – vital in telling our society’s history.
Read moreDigital rebirth of historical datasets workshop open
Registration for the eabh workshop 'Digital rebirth of historical datasets' is now open. The workshop is taking place in person on 30 June 2022 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Registration is open at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-rebirth-of-historical-datasets-tickets-172821372377
Read moreMonetary unions in history: a financial history conference open
Registration for the eabh conference 'Monetary unions in history' is now open. The conference is taking place in person on 1 July 2022 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Registration is open at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/monetary-unions-in-history-tickets-173247587197
Read moreAnnouncing the 2022 Business Archives Council cataloguing grant
BAC is excited to announce this year’s cataloguing grant for business archives. This year a single award of £5,000 is available.
Read moreAviation and Aerospace Archives Initiative announce second edition of guide
The Aviation and Aerospace Archives Initiative (AAAI) is pleased to announce the online publication of the 2nd edition of the Guide to the Archives of UK Aircraft Manufacturers.
Read moreSave the Date and Call for Papers: A Re-appraisal of Surveying: A Vital Archival Tool for Contemporary Collecting
The BACS have announced a save the date and call for papers for their upcoming conference tited 'A Re-appraisal of Surveying: A Vital Archival Tool for Contemporary Collecting' conference. This conference will be held on 27th and 28th April 2022 as an online event with short papers and sessions spread over two half-days.
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