In an ever-evolving digital age, institutions with archives are having to reconceptualise how they develop and catalogue their material, and the ways in which they engage with audiences. We are all grappling with questions that concern how archival collections can remain relevant. For example, how can special collections and historic libraries, which traditionally contain and preserve print-based material, adapt most effectively to the changing digital environment? How can we improve and expand methods of resource discovery to meet the expectations of digitally literate users?

This conference, sponsored by Heritage Lottery Fund and the Independent Libraries Association, will explore new developments in the archiving sector and what the future holds for its systems and processes, whilst scrutinising established standards and best practice. If you would like to submit papers for the conference, details are available through our website at https://www.theportico.org.uk/news.

We are pleased to announce that our keynote speaker, data protection and archives expert Naomi Korn, will be providing a 40 minute talk and a 20 minute Q&A. Naomi is one of the UK's leading experts in copyright, data protection & GDPR, rights and licensing. She is a highly-experienced presenter and trainer and has run hundreds of workshops for charities, educational establishments, cultural heritage organisations and publishers. 2018 Naomi joined the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Advisors Network as a sectorial specialist on rights management supporting HFL and its funded projects.

The conference will take place over the course of a full day, 10.00am-17.00pm, with breaks for tea and coffee, and lunch included in the registration fee.