Navigating the digital era: challenges and solutions for archival professional in education and training

Abstract

A study conducted a decade ago indicated the susceptibility of the archival profession to automation and ranked it as a high-risk profession. Indeed, the digital era has brought significant changes to the archival profession, including new technologies, new forms of records and new expectations for access and preservation. However, these changes also bring new challenges for archival professionals in terms of education and training. This paper aims to provide insight into the issues facing archival professionals in the digital era, and to help organisations and institutions develop effective education and training programmes that meet the changing needs of the profession. Through a literature review and content analysis, this paper provides an in-depth examination of the challenges faced by archival professionals in the digital era and the impact of these challenges on education and training. Additionally, this paper recommends how to address these challenges, including the importance of review and update archival curricula and collaborative partnerships.