Course Description
The rapid growth of digital information has transformed the way organisations create, manage, store, and preserve records. Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers innovative solutions to improve archival processes, enhance information retrieval, automate classification, and support long-term digital preservation. This programme introduces participants to the application of AI in modern archiving practices and equips them with knowledge to leverage emerging technologies while ensuring information security, authenticity, and accessibility.
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are to enable participants to:
- • understand the role of artificial intelligence in modern archival and records management practices.
- • recognise the challenges associated with digital preservation and information management.
- • explore how AI can improve classification, indexing, retrieval, and management of records.
- • understand the importance of metadata, data governance, and preservation standards.
- • identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvement in archival processes.
- • understand ethical, security, and legal considerations when applying AI in records management.
- • develop strategies for integrating AI solutions into archival and digital preservation practices.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- • explain the fundamentals of ai and its relevance to archiving and digital preservation.
- • identify AI applications that support records and information management.
- • understand automated classification, search, and document analysis techniques.
- • apply good practices for managing digital records throughout their lifecycle.
- • recognise risks related to data security, privacy, and authenticity of digital records.
- • identify practical approaches for implementing AI-enabled archival solutions.
Topics covered:
- • Introduction to AI in Archiving and Records Management
- • AI Applications in Archival Processes
- • Digital Preservation Strategies
- • Data Governance, Security and Compliance
- • Implementing AI Solutions for Modern Archiving