http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/news/394.htm?news=rss
"The National Archives and the Museums, Libraries and Archives
Council (MLA) welcome the new government policy on archives -
Archives for the 21st Century - which was laid before Parliament today."
Full PDF at:
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/policy/aft21c/
Of particular interest are the recommendations, particularly from our
point of view the 4th one:
"Archives for the 21st Century sets out five key recommendations to
help the sector build the foundations for a more sustainable future
and respond to the challenges of the digital information age:
- Develop bigger and better services in partnership - working towards
increased sustainability within the sector
- Strengthened leadership and a responsive, skilled workforce
- Co-ordinated response to the growing challenge of managing digital
information so that it is accessible now and remains discoverable in
the future
- Comprehensive online access for archive discovery through
catalogues and to digitised archive content by citizens at a time and
place that suits them
- Active participation in cultural and learning partnerships
promoting a sense of identity and place within the community
This policy does not offer a single blueprint for the way forward,
but suggests a range of options that can be applied to short and long
term planning in archives, according to local need and priorities."
Mike