Our research library
Publications
Archives Sector Development has a number of publications covering guidance on best practice, case studies and the latest news from the archival sector.
Standard for Record Repositories
The National Archives' Standard for Record Repositories sets out best practice in the core areas of archival provision.
Online newsletter
We publish a quarterly online newsletter called 'Archive sector update' for those interested in the UK archives and information management sector. Please contact us at asd@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk if you would like to be notified by email when we publish each issue.
- Read 'Archive sector update' - summer 2009 (PDF, 880.53kb)
Collections and Collecting
In 2009 The National Archives conducted a mapping survey of developments in the university archives sector. The survey was used to develop The National Archives' information resources and to inform our advisory work on collection strategies. A short report giving an overview of findings is available.
Past Publications
Some publication by organisations which were predecessors to The National Archives still remain relevant as a point of reference for archivists and custodians of records. The most important pieces of work published by the Historical Manuscripts Commission (HMC) and Public Record Office (PRO) have therefore been brought together in this section.
