Learning is an activity which can be carried out by anyone at any stage of life. The varied content and format of archives makes them the perfect learning resource for a wide range of subjects.

Archives are are being used in schools and community learning groups across the UK and Ireland to teach a range of subjects including History, English, Drama, Geography and Science.

Educational resources

If you are new to using archives as an educational aid, click the inspiration pack link below to download a range of ideas for using the collections held in your local archives.

Using Archives for Document Analysis

The resources below have been developed for those who want to use archives for document analysis projects in schools or community groups. The sheets are completely generic to allow them to be used in conjunction with any archive collection. They have been split by year group and document type and teachers notes are provided for ease of use.

These resources can be used by teachers or archivists working with school groups. Click the links below to download the relevant resources.

Professional resources

Digital Preservation Resources

For anyone interested in the world of digital preservation, the resources provided by the Digital Preservation Coalition are the best place to start. Their free to access handbook provides a step by step guide which includes demonstrations of free to access digital preservation tools.

In due course, further resources and help guides will be added. If you have a particular guide or resource you’d like to see included then contact us below. If you are unable to access the resources via the website, please contact us.