Training for the archival profession in Namibia

Author: Nengomasha, Cathrine

Source: Archival Science, Volume 6, Number 2, June 2006 , pp. 205-218(14)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

A discussion of the archival profession in Namibia cannot be done in isolation from the records management profession. This paper discusses training for the records and archives management professions in Namibia and the extent to which it is meeting the needs of the job market. The National Archives of Namibia, as the largest employer of archivists, and the institution charged with the responsibility of providing a records management service to Government, is mostly referred to, but where appropriate, references to other institutions are made. It outlines the factors which have shaped the current formal training in records and archives management being offered. Some suggestions as to how the job market can be satisfied are provided.

Keywords: Archival education; Records management education; Archivists in Africa

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10502-006-9029-z

Affiliations: 1: Email: cnengomasha@unam.na

Publication date: 2006-06-01