Elissa Truby

Elissa is an information specialist with experience supporting digital transformation in the cultural heritage sector. She has broad range of expertise in knowledge and information management, archives administration and systems implementation. She is passionate about helping museums and archives transform how they use information, data and technology to drive innovation and engagement. Working at Historic Royal Palaces, she delivered the organisation’s first information management programme. She has a postgraduate diploma in Records Management and Digital Preservation from the University of Dundee and a Masters in English and Philosophy from the University of Sussex.

Resources by Elissa Truby

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What are the active measures I need to put into place to address issues around data archiving and storage?

This guide is designed to help leaders of heritage organisations decide on the best storage option for archiving digital data. It looks at what you need to consider before you choose a storage solution, as well as the pros and cons of some of the main options available.

How to create a successful IT strategy

This resource explores what an IT strategy means and the value it can bring to your organisation. It looks at what you need to include to make your IT strategy achievable, relatable and, above all, successful. You can use this guidance to decide whether your organisation would benefit from an IT strategy. There is also a downloadable template you can use to structure your IT strategy document.

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Principles for a successful technology refresh

This resource is aimed at leaders of heritage organisations looking to upgrade their technology. It explores best practices in planning and executing a successful technology refresh and details common pitfalls and how to avoid them.