The National Archives Standard for record repositories and the Framework of
Standards

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 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

The National Archives Standard and the Framework of Standards is available
on The National Archives website at
<http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives/framework/>.

If you have any comments or would like further information about the
Standard please contact the National Advisory Services at
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Katie Woolf
Communications and Advocacy Manager
National Advisory Services
The National Archives
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/services

020 8392 5330 ext 2607
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The National Archives
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