The value of archiving and data management services

Data is one of the most valuable assets businesses have in this modern world. Organisations across sectors need to ensure that the data they hold is well organised, safe, and protected. This is why having a dedicated Information and Archiving staff member is essential to ensuring correct data processing.

The role of Library, Information, and Archiving Services assistant

Library, Information and Archiving Services assistants (LIAS) play a crucial role within a number of sectors. They help to organise and store data to help others access the information. Having a designated LIAS professional means that your organisation’s data is well protected and accessible for any need from day-do-day work to inspections and assessments.

LIAS across sectors

While the term “library” may draw connotations of schools and educational institutions, it is not the only sector that benefits from having a LIAS professional. This includes but not limited to the following sectors:

Local Authorities

Having a LIAS assistant in a Local Authority is essential to ensuring the authority’s information management, research, and community engagement efforts. They play a crucial role in the providing access to information, resources and knowledge within the community. Dorian is a LIAS assistant in Bath and North East Somerset Council and has been making a strong impact with the Local Authority, read their story.

Legal

Law firms have a plethora of documents and information, often very sensitive information, that needs to be carefully archived to ensure its safety while being easily accessible to the legal team. LIAS assistants look after this information and ensure the legal proceedings of the firm can be done efficiently and safely. Caitlin is a LIAS assistant at Farrer & Co a law firm in London and has been supporting their data management. Read Caitlin’s story.

LMP Education’s Library, Information and Archive Services apprenticeship

LMP Education, the UK’s leading apprenticeship provider, offers a LIAS assistant apprenticeship. This 20-month programme offers a full LIAS accreditation while allowing learners to learn the trade while they gain practical knowledge and skills through experienced tutors. LMP works with employers from across sectors in order to improve their data management services and develop new talent with the data sector.

Learn more about LMP’s LIAS programme.

If you are interested in recruiting a LIAS assistant into your organisation, book a discovery call with a member of the LMP team!