Mike Jones Consultancy

I am an experienced archivist, consultant, researcher and historian with a focus on producing and maintaining effective collections-based knowledge. My diverse experience involves work across the GLAM sector (galleries, libraries, archives and museums), and on records, data, and knowledge management projects.

I have worked with governments and a range of community organisations, consulting and providing training and expert advice as part of digital, archival, collections, and knowledge management initiatives; developing and launching public history projects; and preparing significance assessments, reports, and recommendations to support strategic planning and organisational capability development activities.

Archives
I bring over 15 years of experience in archives assessment, planning, development, and training. I have worked with archives at all scales, including national and state archives and libraries, universities, community organisations, not-for-profits, and small museums, as well as on family and personal records projects.

I will partner with you to understand, design, and implement the archives and records solutions you need. My approach is grounded in Australian standards and best practice, applied in a flexible and practical way tailored to your particular circumstances.

I can help you with all phases of your archives and records program, including:

• Developing and implementing new or updated archival programs.
• Evaluating and selecting archival databases and systems.
• Staff training and capability development.
• Archival policy and planning (including strategic and operational plans).
• Significance assessments.
• Preservation planning (including physical and digital preservation).
• Access and user engagement strategies.
• Exhibitions and public programming.

I am an Accredited Professional (ASAAP) with the Australian Society of Archivists.

Training and capability development
Successful archives are supported by skilled staff, volunteers, and community members. I am an experienced trainer, mentor, and workshop facilitator and will work with you to develop training packages tailored to your needs.

I can help build capability in organisations and communities, including training in:

• Basic archival and records management concepts.
• Arranging and describing archives and records.
• Basic digital and physical preservation (including basic digitisation skills).
• Developing and documenting collecting policies and other processes.
• Accessioning new material.
• Managing access and use.

Professional historian
As a trained academic and public historian, I have a passion for working with people interested in understanding and connecting with the past. I am an experienced researcher, oral history interviewer, and published writer, and have co-created public history projects with diverse community partners, including the development and implementation of innovative approaches to digital storytelling.

I can work with you to understand and communicate your history today, and develop strategies for preserving that understanding for the future.

Collections consultant
My professional experience and networks span the GLAM sector (galleries, libraries, archives, museums). I am renowned for my innovative approaches to working with diverse collections in ways that create public value. I will partner with you to understand the significance and value of your collections, and to develop, maintain and use those collections to better support the communities you serve.

Access to professional networks
I have extensive professional networks and can help you find and engage experts in: conservation; digital preservation; records management; Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Indigenous Data Governance; repatriation; standards and policy development.

Clients include

• National Film and Sound Archive
• Uniting Heritage Service
• The Airways Museum & Civil Aviation Historical Society
• Gandel Philanthropy/The Gandel Group
• Greater Dandenong Heritage Collections Digitisation Program
• History Trust of South Australia
• Icelab/Museum of Australian Democracy
• Lord Somers Camp and Power House
• Royal United Services Institute Victoria Library
• Victorian Government Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources
• Brotherhood of St Laurence

For further information, or to request a quote, please get in touch using the form below, or email info@mikejonesonline.com