Communication and training

10.1 Lancashire Archives provides advice and guidance on best practice and the importance of collections care to other Lancashire County Council services, outside organisations and institutions, community groups, owners of private archives and the public.

10.2 We communicate an understanding of the nature and value of archives and the importance of collections care and appropriate conservation through outreach activities and in exhibitions, publications and information leaflets.

10.3 We support and develop staff to deliver high quality services in line with the framework of Lancashire County Council’s corporate strategy, the LMCA training plan, and the Lancashire Archives Training and Development Policy. All staff and volunteers are trained in handling archives and in safe working practices and emergency procedures.

10.4 Lancashire Archives maintains active professional relationships with the archival and preservation communities and organisations in the UK, including the Archives and Records Association and the Institute of Conservation. We subscribe to membership of the National Conservation Service, which provides professional and technical advice, support and training.

10.5 This policy will be communicated to all interested parties and made available to the public on Lancashire County Council's website.