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The EMBL archive<\/a> captures, preserves, and shares records from across EMBL\u2019s sites. These holdings bear witness to the organisation’s scientific research and institutional activities, and to the history of European molecular biology as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexander Barrington and Miten Mistry are the new archiving team responsible for collecting core evidence of EMBL\u2019s activities, knowledge, and expertise. Together, they will focus on developing the archive collection and service, while also improving records management functions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell me about your professional background and how that defined your path to the EMBL Archive.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alexander Barrington (<\/em>AB): I started by studying classics, aiming to become a teacher. However, after a year of working in a school, I understood that teaching wasn\u2019t for me. Subsequently, I completed a master\u2019s degree in heritage management and worked in a variety of roles across heritage practice before finding my place in the archives field. In fact, I have just finished a 15-month role as a project archivist at EMBO, working to establish EMBO\u2019s archives for their 60th anniversary. Hopefully, the fruits of that work will become public soon with an online catalogue. Now that that project is complete, I\u2019m delighted to focus my efforts on the EMBL archive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miten Mistry (<\/em>MM): I completed my undergraduate degree in chemistry at the University of Manchester, followed by a PhD in pre-clinical dentistry at King\u2019s College London. Although I enjoyed aspects of my academic journey, I soon realised that a career in academia wasn\u2019t the right path for me. While exploring job opportunities, I came across a digital archivist traineeship at the Bodleian Libraries, and the more I learned about archiving as a profession, the more I felt it was the right fit. During my time there, I gained foundational training in archiving through hands-on experience, exposure to the complexities of managing a large university archive, and a postgraduate diploma in digital curation. I\u2019m looking forward to applying these concepts, along with the experience I gained in my previous job at the Wellcome Collection, to the EMBL archive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What will your roles be focused on?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AB and MM: We will build on the work of previous EMBL archivists. Initially, the focus will be on evaluating the current state of the archive and records management function. This will include reaching out to key stakeholders to understand how the archive is perceived and where we can develop and strengthen relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means benchmarking the status of the archive and using insights to further develop EMBL\u2019s archive and records management framework, policies, and guidance. We also aim to make more of our archival collection available and effectively communicate our mission to EMBL staff across all sites.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is your job important?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AB:<\/em> An archive is a collection of core evidence of an organisation\u2019s activities, knowledge, and expertise. Preserving EMBL’s institutional memory is essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensuring that this information is cared for, and enabling access to it is really important \u2013 an organisation with no past has no future!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MM:<\/em> I agree with Alexander; an archive safeguards valuable cultural and historical information for future generations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effective records management ensures regulatory compliance, reduces legal risks, and creates more efficient working environments. Additionally, it can help organisations cut costs and reduce their environmental impact by reducing unnecessary storage and streamlining information retrieval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While archiving and records management are often overlooked, their impact is significant and important for an organisation in terms of the records lifecycle and legal obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the biggest challenges that archivists face?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AB: There\u2019s always a lot of stuff that needs to be done in an archive, and innumerable things we could<\/em> do, so deciding how to use our resources is really important. This is why it’s crucial to build consensus for the policies and frameworks that underpin our activities, and so that\u2019s going to be a big part of what Miten and I work on over the next few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MM: Developing the collection in a sustainable way requires careful management of workload, environmental impact, and outreach. We must balance traditional archiving methods \u2013 such as paper records \u2013 with emerging trends like electronic lab notebooks and email preservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today\u2019s digital world, collecting and maintaining records is a challenging task. While paper records have been proven to last for centuries \u2013 even under poor conditions \u2013 our digital legacy faces unprecedented risks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you tell us about some of the interesting things we can find in the EMBL archive?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AB and MM: One of the great things about the EMBL archive is its variety. We have photos going back to EMBL\u2019s early days, conference videos, posters, important documents, and even a copy of Jacques Dubochet\u2019s Nobel Prize. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re also currently processing material donated to the archive after our collection drive as part of last year’s 50th-anniversary celebrations, as well as a wealth of documents donated by former Director General Fotis Kafatos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are you looking forward to the most about being an archivist at EMBL?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AB: One of the most challenging aspects of my role at EMBO was being a one-man band, so I\u2019m really looking forward to being part of a larger, close-knit team! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MM: I\u2019m excited about the opportunity to work more closely with scientists. Having worked in a lab, I understand the demands on scientists\u2019 time. At the same time, I\u2019ve come to appreciate the value of good record-keeping and the role archives play in connecting us to our past, fostering both reflection and inspiration. I look forward to sharing this perspective and supporting teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are your thoughts on working together as part of EMBL’s archive team?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AB and MM: To state the obvious \u2013 we can do more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building on the work of the previous archivists, we can acquire more materials, process a greater portion of the collection, reduce the backlog, and engage more actively with users \u2013 whether they are donors, researchers, internal or external colleagues seeking advice, or peers in the profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can also expand our enquiries service, managing consultations and providing greater space and time for accessing the archives. Working in a team brings challenges and benefits; however, with our different academic backgrounds and areas of interest, we are hoping to complement one another!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A large part of your work involves reading and organising information. Are you also an organised person at home? Do you read books in your free time? If so, which book are you most likely to recommend?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AB: It is better not to comment on the organisation part\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was a real bookworm as a kid, and I\u2019ve been trying to get back into it. Most recently I\u2019ve been reading The Count of Monte Cristo<\/em> by Alexandre Dumas and The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity<\/em> by David Graeber and David Wenigrow. The former is a classic novel of adventure and revenge, and the latter is a work of anthropology and history that challenges a lot of our preconceived notions about the development of human civilisation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MM: I consider myself to be quite organised at home, which is one of the reasons I enjoy archiving \u2013 my mind naturally follows many of the same principles required for the profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wasn\u2019t always an avid reader and only developed a love for books later in life. I mostly read non-fiction, but I\u2019m also a huge fan of The Hitchhiker\u2019s Guide to the Galaxy and anything by Alan Moore. If there\u2019s one book I think everyone should read, it\u2019s Natives<\/em> by Akala \u2013 it truly changed the way I understand and discuss race, class, and British history. I only wish it had been around when I was growing up. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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