Roundtable consultation on a new strategic vision for archives

[Registration will close on Wednesday 13 November at 17:00 for catering orders to be processed]

About

The National Archives has been commissioned by DCMS to create the Government's new strategic vision for archives. We have appointed BOP Consulting to carry out consultation on the current and future issues and opportunities for the archives sector. The consultation is based on a provocation paper.

We would greatly appreciate your input into the creation of a new government strategic vision for the archives sector.

This event is one of eight available roundtables, six of which will be in person across England and two of which will be online. Please note that you only need to attend one roundtable.

Bookings for roundtables will close one week before the event date and spaces are limited so please book early.

If you’re not able to attend any of the roundtables, there is also an online consultation form for archive sector professionals. If you are a member of the public, there is an online consultation form for archive users. Both forms will be open until 29 November 2024.

Programme

12:00 - catered lunch

12:30 - welcome

12:40 - format outline - BOP

12:45 - introductions - everyone

13:00 - workshop 1

• digital capacity and models of work
• sustainability
• inclusion
• advocacy and reputation

14:20 - catered lunch

14:35 - workshop 2

• public engagement
• resilience
• impact
• innovation
• reflection on Archives Unlocked

16:10 - leadership and partnerships - how can we deliver? - discussion

16:20 - what have we missed?

16:30 - leave

Additional information

Location: Durham University Seminar Room, Bill Bryson Library, Stockton Road, DH1 3LY

Lunch will be provided.

For these roundtables about the Government's new strategic vision for archives, we are working with BOP Consulting and venues to uphold The National Archives’ commitment to environmental sustainability.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Minimising the use of paper, printing, and postage, and opting for digital alternatives whenever possible
• Avoiding unnecessary travel and using public transport, cycling, or walking instead of driving or flying
• Choosing low-carbon or renewable energy sources for any equipment or facilities used for the work
• Choosing vegetarian options by default, while catering individual dietary requests on an individual basis
• Reducing waste and recycling materials as much as possible
• Considering the environmental impact of any suppliers or partners involved in the work and seeking to work with those who share similar sustainability value

Please read more about BOP Consulting’s Environmental Policy and The National Archives’ Environmental and Sustainability Report 2023-2024 (p.53-66)

Directions:

Bill Bryson Library is on the Lower Mountjoy site on Stockton Road, across the road from Whitechurch and next door to the Palatine Centre. The main entrance to the building is on Library Square.

If you cycle, there are bike sheds available to both sides of the building.

If you travel by bus or coach, there are several express coach services daily from most major cities. Durham is well served by both regional express services and the local bus network. From the city bus station - a short walk from the railway station - a bus service runs every 15 minutes past the Colleges on South Road.

A number of train operators offer direct and regular routes to Durham Railway Station, including London and Edinburgh.

If you have any questions about the consultation on the Government's new vision for archives, please contact us at [email protected]

Host or Publisher The National Archives: for archives