The National Archives
Services for professionals
The National Archives is the central advisory body on the care of records and archives in all media from creation to long term preservation. These pages contain information for owners and custodians of records, archivists, special collections librarians, records managers and conservators.
Records management
Advice to records managers across government, on the life cycle of public records, from creation through to destruction or transfer to an archival institution such as The National Archives.
Publications
Publications from The National Archives and guidance issued on behalf of the Head of the Government Knowledge and Information Management Function.
Public Sector Information
About The National Archives' role in developing information management and encouraging the re-use of public sector information.
National Advisory Services
Advice and guidance on all matters relating to the creation, management, care, and use of records and archives and all strategic issues arising from this.
Information Management Assessments
Providing independent validation of information management processes and capability across government.
Policy & legislation
Information on policies and legislation that relate to or have an impact on archives and records management.
Partnership projects
The National Archives works in partnership with many organisations to promote archives and create new and innovative resources for all our users.
Recordkeeping magazine
Recordkeeping is our quarterly publication aimed at archivists, records managers, and all those who care for archives and records.
