National Collections strategy
Overview
The National Collections Strategy is an initiative to identify where the documentary heritage of England and Wales is under represented, or not represented, in archives and to address the reasons why. Its aim is to ensure that the records of key events, of the lives and activities of individuals and communities and of public, private and charitable organisations are kept in the right places, efficiently and effectively preserved, and made easily available and widely accessible.
Through collaborative partnerships, The National Archives will provide a framework of support, help and guidance in developing individual archive strategies across different sectors, themes and formats.
- Copy of Download our National Collections Strategy document (PDF, 77.72kb)
A consultative panel of representatives from archival and other relevant bodies has been established to oversee the implementation of the National Collections Strategy. The Terms of Reference for the panel and the minutes from its six-monthly meetings are available online:
Consultation process
The National Collections Strategy was launched at the Society of Archivists' Conference in August 2008, with the start of a three-month consultation asking for feedback on the strategy's vision, aims and principles and suggestions for its successful implementation. The consultation formally ended on 30 November 2008 and the report on the findings was published in February 2009:
- Copy of Report on the Consultation Exercise (PDF, 203.88kb)
Listening to your views is key to the strategy's success, so if you still want to comment, we still want to hear from you!
By email or telephone:
- Cathy Smith, Collections Strategies Manager +44 (0) 20 8392 5330 x2064
asd@nationalarchives.gov.uk - Fleur Soper, Collections Advisor +44 (0) 20 8392 5330 x2548
asd@nationalarchives.gov.uk
By post to:
Archives Sector Development, The National Archives
Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU
