2: Information Survival
Guarantee the survival of today’s information for tomorrow Other Information:
The information world is full of energy and innovation, with continually evolving technologies and services. Paper is no longer
the dominant medium. Key information is held in websites or ‘wikis’ as well as digital files created on a range of different
computer systems. In this constantly evolving environment, government must take active steps to preserve the information it’s
creating electronically, as well as maintain our existing paper heritage. Looking after the nation’s existing records is a
fundamental part of The National Archives’ role. We continue to build on our expertise in preservation and conservation and
to provide advice on standards across the archival community. But, crucially, we are also rising to the challenge of ensuring
the survival of digital information for future generations. We are devising innovative technical solutions, for use across
government and the wider public sector, to make digital information accessible and readable for both today’s business and
tomorrow’s history. But, of course, paper doesn’t go away. We will continue to take in paper records, in addition to the 175km
of shelving of paper records that is already here, which needs preserving for centuries to come. Challenge 2: In addition
to preserving the nation’s existing paper records, we need to rise to the new challenge of ensuring the ongoing readability
of digital information for future generations. Our vision: Guarantee the survival of today’s information for tomorrow By 2012
we aim to: • Preserve records of all kinds; physically at The National Archives, and through our influence elsewhere • Work
with others in the United Kingdom to ensure that between us, the right information is preserved for today’s business and tomorrow’s
history • Collaborate across the world to share expertise and innovation
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