Who we are, what we do and how we operateThe National Archives is at the heart of information policy - setting standards and supporting innovation in information and records management across the UK, and providing a practical framework of best practice for opening up and encouraging the re-use of public sector information. This work helps inform today´s decisions and ensure that they become tomorrow´s permanent record. The National Archives is also the UK government´s official archive, containing 900 years of history from Domesday Book to the present, with records ranging from parchment and paper scrolls through to recently created digital files and archived websites. Increasingly, these records are being put online, making them universally accessible. The Vision of The National Archives is to:
Further information about The National Archives' Vision and our Strategic Plan for the current year is available on our plans page. Who we areThe National Archives is a government department and an executive agency of the Secretary of State for Justice. It brings together the Public Record Office, Historical Manuscripts Commission, the Office of Public Sector Information and Her Majesty's Stationery Office. What we doThe National Archives is at the heart of information policy, setting standards and supporting innovation in information and records management across the UK, providing advice on opening up and encouraging the re-use of public sector information. Through our efforts in promoting best practice in information management, we look to ensure the survival of today´s information for the future. The National Archives is also the UK government's official archive, containing 900 years of history with records ranging from parchment and paper scrolls through to digital files and archived websites. The National Archives makes open records available to all, either onsite or online, continuously developing new tools to make history tangible for everyone. The National Archives is an equal opportunities employer. We also hold the Chartermark for the quality of our public services. See Getting started if you would like to use The National Archives. How we operateUse this section of the site to find out about the management, plans and policies of The National Archives. In The National Archives, like most other government departments, we keep our records on registered files. These files exist in both paper and electronic formats. The files are used to document the transactions of The National Archives' administrative activity or to group together records on a specific subject.
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