Publication of The National Archives Standard for record repositories
Publication of The National Archives Standard for record repositories and the Framework of Standards
10 December 2004
The National Archives is pleased to announce the publication of The National Archives Standard for record repositories. The new National Archives Standard is the recognised benchmark for all aspects of caring for records and providing access to them. This new Standard also includes guidance on the preservation of digital and electronic records.
The Standard´s recommendations are addressed to archivists and governing bodies of record offices, libraries, museums and other institutions holding records which are available to the public for research. To ensure that it is of value to all practitioners in the sector, the Standard is supported by the Framework of Standards. The Framework comprises a range of standards and best practice guidelines in all aspects of record keeping. It was developed following a valuable consultation exercise with the archival and records management community. The Standard and the Framework of Standards will be implemented in 2005 and will be used to inform our inspection and advisory services.
We continue to offer free advice to all custodians of archives, both public and private, who are seeking to improve conditions of storage and access and/or aspire to meet The National Archives Standard.
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