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.
Electronic records
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.
Public Sector Information
The Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) is at the heart of information policy, settings standards, delivering access 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.
Archives portal
A database holding information on archival resources, initiatives and projects that are planned, ongoing or completed.
Policy & legislation
Information on policies and legislation that relate to or have an impact on archives and records management.
International activity
The National Archives plays a key role in international archival and records management matters and has brought together information on collaborative programmes in the international arena.
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.