In the six years since we launched the Government vision, Archives Unlocked, The National Archives and the archives sector have worked together to show how archives deliver the three ambitions of Trust, Openness and Enrichment.
During this time, seven key themes have emerged: digital capacity, resilience, impact, diversity and inclusion, innovation and risk, advocacy and reputation, and health and wellbeing. We are reframing our thinking and priorities to better encompass these important issues.
In the following section, we outline the ten priorities for archives over the next two years. As a sector we will need to embrace new models of accessing both collections and careers in archives. Continuing to develop our knowledge and skills will be vital, including learning to advocate effectively and collaboratively for the value of archives and record keeping.
We will all need to become increasingly open to thinking and doing things differently. As well as playing an active role within our professional community, we should seek out new partners, diverse perspectives and innovative ideas for the whole sector.
Tina Morton, Head of Archive Sector Leadership (Interim)