Ireland / Northern Ireland record keeping census 2024

Introduction

The purpose of this census is to better understand how many people work with archives and records (record keeping) across the island of Ireland. We want to make sure we hear from all those working towards the care and preservation of Ireland’s archival heritage and the records that will form the archives of tomorrow.

We are a a profession where many individuals work on their own or within very small teams. It is therefore vital that we share knowledge, insight and good practice. Your response will illustrate the extent of record keeping in Ireland and Northern Ireland, which will help us lobby for additional funding/resourcing and recognition.

We would be very grateful if you could complete the following questions by 6th December 2024. Please note that this survey is being promoted by multiple organisations. If you have already received an invitation to take part, please ensure you only complete the survey once to avoid accidental duplication.

Thank you.

ARA Ireland committee

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* 1. Do you work in one or more of the following areas? (Select all that apply)

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* 2. Do you work in Ireland or Northern Ireland?

Ireland

Northern Ireland

Both jurisdictions

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* 3. Do you have an Archives and/or Records Management post graduate qualification?

Yes

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* 4. If yes, from which university?

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* 5. If you do not have an Archives and/or Records Management post graduate qualification, please give details of any academic qualification you have that relates to your work in record keeping (if you replied 'Yes' to Q2 then please enter 'N/A')

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* 6. Are you employed, self-employed, or a volunteer?

Employed

Self-employed

Volunteer

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* 7. If employed, please give your job title.

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* 8. Do you work full time or part time?

Full time

Full time (contract)

Part time

Part time (contract)

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* 9. Do you cover multiple roles (e.g., Archivist / Data Protection Officer)?

Yes

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* 10. If yes, please estimate as a percentage the amount of your work that is related to the record keeping sector.

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* 11. Do you work/volunteer on your own, or do you work with others?

On my own

With others

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* 12. If 'with others' is selected, please indicate how many are employees and volunteers. Please also indicate how many specifically work in record keeping. If you work on your own select 'N/A'.

	1	2	3	4	5	Between 6 and 8	9 or more	N/A
Employee	Employee 1	Employee 2	Employee 3	Employee 4	Employee 5	Employee Between 6 and 8	Employee 9 or more	Employee N/A
Volunteer	Volunteer 1	Volunteer 2	Volunteer 3	Volunteer 4	Volunteer 5	Volunteer Between 6 and 8	Volunteer 9 or more	Volunteer N/A
Employee (in record keeping)	Employee (in record keeping) 1	Employee (in record keeping) 2	Employee (in record keeping) 3	Employee (in record keeping) 4	Employee (in record keeping) 5	Employee (in record keeping) Between 6 and 8	Employee (in record keeping) 9 or more	Employee (in record keeping) N/A
Volunteer (in record keeping)	Volunteer (in record keeping) 1	Volunteer (in record keeping) 2	Volunteer (in record keeping) 3	Volunteer (in record keeping) 4	Volunteer (in record keeping) 5	Volunteer (in record keeping) Between 6 and 8	Volunteer (in record keeping) 9 or more	Volunteer (in record keeping) N/A

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* 13. How many full or part-time roles have been left vacant or removed by your employer of the past 5 years?

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* 14. Do you feel there are enough record keeping professionals where you work?

Yes

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* 15. How many record keeping professionals are employed where you work? How many do you feel should be employed?

	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8 or more
Archivists - number employed	Archivists - number employed 0	Archivists - number employed 1	Archivists - number employed 2	Archivists - number employed 3	Archivists - number employed 4	Archivists - number employed 5	Archivists - number employed 6	Archivists - number employed 7	Archivists - number employed 8 or more
Archivists - number you feel should be employed	Archivists - number you feel should be employed 0	Archivists - number you feel should be employed 1	Archivists - number you feel should be employed 2	Archivists - number you feel should be employed 3	Archivists - number you feel should be employed 4	Archivists - number you feel should be employed 5	Archivists - number you feel should be employed 6	Archivists - number you feel should be employed 7	Archivists - number you feel should be employed 8 or more
Records managers - number employed	Records managers - number employed 0	Records managers - number employed 1	Records managers - number employed 2	Records managers - number employed 3	Records managers - number employed 4	Records managers - number employed 5	Records managers - number employed 6	Records managers - number employed 7	Records managers - number employed 8 or more
Records managers - number you feel should be employed	Records managers - number you feel should be employed 0	Records managers - number you feel should be employed 1	Records managers - number you feel should be employed 2	Records managers - number you feel should be employed 3	Records managers - number you feel should be employed 4	Records managers - number you feel should be employed 5	Records managers - number you feel should be employed 6	Records managers - number you feel should be employed 7	Records managers - number you feel should be employed 8 or more
Archive conservators - number employed	Archive conservators - number employed 0	Archive conservators - number employed 1	Archive conservators - number employed 2	Archive conservators - number employed 3	Archive conservators - number employed 4	Archive conservators - number employed 5	Archive conservators - number employed 6	Archive conservators - number employed 7	Archive conservators - number employed 8 or more
Archive conservators - number you feel should be employed	Archive conservators - number you feel should be employed 0	Archive conservators - number you feel should be employed 1	Archive conservators - number you feel should be employed 2	Archive conservators - number you feel should be employed 3	Archive conservators - number you feel should be employed 4	Archive conservators - number you feel should be employed 5	Archive conservators - number you feel should be employed 6	Archive conservators - number you feel should be employed 7	Archive conservators - number you feel should be employed 8 or more

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* 16. What is the name of the organisation where you work or volunteer?

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* 17. What type of organisation is it?

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* 18. Are the collections in your care located in multiple locations?

Yes

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* 19. If 'Yes', please indicate the geographical area covered. If 'No' please enter 'N/A'.

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* 20. Are you or your organisation a member of the following?

	Yes	No	Organisation is a member
Archives and Records Association	Archives and Records Association Yes	Archives and Records Association No	Archives and Records Association Organisation is a member
Institute of Conservator-Restorers in Ireland	Institute of Conservator-Restorers in Ireland Yes	Institute of Conservator-Restorers in Ireland No	Institute of Conservator-Restorers in Ireland Organisation is a member
Information and Records Management Society	Information and Records Management Society Yes	Information and Records Management Society No	Information and Records Management Society Organisation is a member
Irish Society for Archives	Irish Society for Archives Yes	Irish Society for Archives No	Irish Society for Archives Organisation is a member

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* 21. Are there any answers to questions above which you wish to expand on, or other topics you feel relevant to this census survey you wish to comment on?

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* 22. If you are not a member of ARA Ireland, but would like us to keep in touch to let you know of information relevant to your role, then please provide us with your contact email address.