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Dear all,
The
consultation on Archives for the 21st Century has now
been running for eight weeks, and we have been delighted with the level of
responses we have received so far. There are just under six weeks until
the consultation closes on 12th August, and we would urge
those who have yet to respond to take advantage of this opportunity. We welcome
responses from individuals, groups and institutions: all views are very
valuable to us.
The draft
policy, and the electronic questionnaire are available here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archivesconsultation
I include the
questions below for your information. While I hope this is helpful for the
preparation of your responses to the consultation, I would request that you use
the online version to submit your replies wherever possible. If, on the
other hand, you have additional points to make about the policy document I can
be emailed directly on [log in to unmask]
Regards,
Jessamy Sykes (Ms.)
Government Policy Support Officer
Archives Sector Development
The National Archives
Kew, Richmond,
Surrey TW9 4DU
Email:
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Tel: +44 (0) 20 8876 3444 Ext. 2221
Archives
for the 21st Century
1. Do you think a policy to set the strategic direction
for the archives sector is needed at this time?
Yes
/ No / Don’t Know / No opinion
2. Does the document identify the right challenges and
obstacles currently being faced by the sector?
Yes / No / Don’t
Know / No opinion
Comments:
3. Do the recommendations (listed below) provide an
appropriate direction for addressing the identified challenges?
a.
In the
longer term, there is significant value in moving towards fewer, bigger, better
archive services for a more sustainable future.
Yes / No / Don’t Know / No opinion
Comments:
b.
Strengthened
leadership and responsive skilled workforce is necessary to raise the
profession's profile at both a national and local level.
Yes / No / Don’t Know / No
opinion
Comments:
c.
Developing
a co-ordinated response to managing digital information and for continued
access in the future.
Yes / No / Don’t Know / No
opinion
Comments:
d.
Ensuring
that there is comprehensive online access to archive catalogues and content.
Yes / No / Don’t Know / No opinion
Comments:
e.
Developing
active participation in partnerships with other cultural and learning services.
Yes / No / Don’t Know / No
opinion
Comments:
4. Do you agree with the model of excellence for
a publicly funded archive service outlined in the policy (page 16)?
Yes / No / Don’t Know / No
opinion
Comments:
5. Please add any additional comments that you have
not covered elsewhere:
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