Collecting and accessioning

Archive collection policy statements: checklist of suggested contents
A checklist to help you draw up your group’s collection policy, which defines what you seek to acquire and preserve in your archive.
Creator of resource: The National Archives
Collections management
A set of one-page guidelines on topics such as writing a collections policy, your relationship with a donor, and completing an accessions form.
Creator of resource: Norfolk Record Office
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These tools and guidance have been developed by The National Archives to help organisations and groups to Review and develop their collections, Identify gaps and risks, Safeguard their collections and Consider short and long term needs for preservation and access.

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