On the 15th February CAG were pleased to hear from Hannah Jones, Sector Development Manager East, Arts and Charities at The National Archives, with updates from The National Archives (TNA). There’s lots going on at TNA!
Strategic updates
1. Archives for Everyone 2023-27
The previous version ran from 2019-23, but was affected by the pandemic, so not all the goals were achieved. The new priorities are building the value of our collection, creating value through connection and sustaining value through custodianship. You can read more about the strategy at https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/our-role/plans-policies-performance-and-projects/our-plans/archives-for-everyone/strategic-priorities-2023-27/.
2. Revision of Archives Unlocked
This is due to be revised in 2024/25 and TNA will be inviting input to help with the update.
3. Our Digital Century
This is the current digital strategy (2023-26) which builds on the success of Plugged In, Powered Up. The focus will be on advocacy, capacity building, discovery and enrichment and will include a digital leadership programme and a refresh of logjam. See https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/our-digital-century/our-digital-century-areas-of-work for more information.
What’s coming up?
TNA are already working on a review of the accreditation scheme, developing the level 7 apprenticeships, archives benchmarking surveys, updates to digital preservation workflows and their funding programme. In the pipeline they have a refresh of TNA’s website planned, as well as dedicated carbon literacy education for the archive sector, new buildings guidance, spontaneous collecting guidance and job description guidance for employers and employees.
It was great to hear all about the work TNA are currently doing. If you have particular questions, Hannah is happy to be contacted directly and the slides from the presentation are available. Please email Lizzy (eae31) if you would like a copy.
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