Sharon McMeekin
Consultant @Preserve Together
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WORK HISTORY
Consultant @Preserve Together
Training lead and consultant, offering a broad range of services to support individuals and organizations in meeting their digital preservation goals.
EDUCATION
University of Glasgow
MSc, Information Management and Preservation (Archives and Records Management)
University of Glasgow
MA, Film and Television Studies and History of Art
University of Glasgow
MSc, Information Technology (Software and Systems)
SKILLS
ABOUT SHARON MCMEEKIN
I have a decade of experience of leading workforce development activities for the field of digital preservation. This includes- Strategic planning and management of provisions to support an international workforce- Development of a competency framework and accompanying resources for the discipline- Design, development, and delivery of sector-leading in-person and online (tutor-led and self-directed) training- Authoring of a range of publications including guidance, toolkits, and handbooks- Frequent contributions to professional conferences on the subject of workforce development and wider digital preservation issues- Regular guest lectures for Masters-level courses on information management- Administration of a grant program offering support for development opportunities- Development of EDI policy and guidance- Research on practitioner mental health and wellbeingI have particular interest supporting organisations to fulfil their duty of care to employees, helping to build skills, confidence, and capacity. This includes commitment to EDI initiatives, as a neurodivergent person myself, it is an issue particularly close to my heart.Additionally, I have more than five years of leadership experience through service on the board of trustees of two charities.
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