Libraries, Museums & Galleries
Archives & Records Management skills assessment
Archivists and records managers keep the evidence of the past and present. This scorecard covers appraisal, arrangement, description, preservation and access.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Archives & Records Management skills you can score
These are the default Archives & Records Management skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every team member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Appraisal and Selection
Decides what records to keep using sound criteria.
Arrangement and Description
Organises collections and creates finding aids.
Preservation and Storage
Stores records and archival material in conditions that prevent damage.
Digital Preservation
Preserves digital records so they stay readable and authentic over time.
Access and Reference Services
Helps researchers find and use records and manages access restrictions.
Legislation and Privacy Compliance
Applies records, privacy and freedom of information laws.
Records Systems Knowledge
Understands recordkeeping systems and retention schedules.
Digitisation Projects
Plans and quality-checks digitisation.
Metadata and Standards
Describes records using metadata and archival standards.
Research Skills
Searches and researches records to answer questions.
Attention to Detail
Catalogues and handles records accurately and carefully.
Advocacy and Outreach
Promotes archives and their value to the community.
Levels included with Archives & Records Management
Archives & Records Management starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Seniority Level” for libraries, museums & galleries, so team members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Assistant
- Officer
- Senior Officer
- Coordinator
- Manager
- Director
How Archives & Records Management works in SkillScorer
Score
Each team member in a branch is scored on the Archives & Records Management skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank team members, compare two side by side, or compare your branches against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Archives & Records Management skills need attention. Reports also follow each team leader's branch.
Archives & Records Management scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Archives & Records Management scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Archives & Records Management scorecard covers 12 skills: Appraisal and Selection, Arrangement and Description, Preservation and Storage, Digital Preservation, Access and Reference Services, Legislation and Privacy Compliance, Records Systems Knowledge, Digitisation Projects, Metadata and Standards, Research Skills, Attention to Detail and Advocacy and Outreach. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are team members scored in Archives & Records Management?
Every team member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one branch and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Archives & Records Management?
Archives & Records Management starts with these levels (called “Seniority Level” in the app): Assistant, Officer, Senior Officer, Coordinator, Manager and Director. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Archives & Records Management skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In libraries, museums & galleries the app talks about team members, branches and team leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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