National Archives

Transforming the National Archives: A Conversation with David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States

Submitted by on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 12:25

The National Archives is more than just the nation's record keeper and protector of records. It is the steward of the American story that preserves the past to protect the future. The records it holds are the original sources of that story, documenting the collective history of our nation through the actions of individuals and institutions.

Leadership in Action -- Summer 2013 The Business of Government Magazine (NEW)

Submitted by on Wed, 01/24/2018 - 23:51
The leaders profiled in this edition offer compelling insights, lessons learned, and, most of all, advice to others that is marked by clarity of mind and a sense of purpose. It is truly leadership in action...

Over the past 15 years, the IBM Center for The Business of Government has sought to connect public management research with practice.

Is Open Gov 1950 Stymieing Open Gov 2010?

Submitted by on Thu, 12/21/2017 - 16:33

The Federal Records Act of 1950 creates a framework to manage agency records.  It puts the National Archives and Records Administration in charge of oversight of the system and NARA determines the historical value of federal records and operates Federal Records Centers around the country.

How Federal Agencies Can Effectively Manage Records Created Using New Social Media Tools

Submitted by on Thu, 10/28/2010 - 12:29

To date, federal agencies have largely been on their own in terms of how to manage records created via social media tools.  This historically decentralized approach has resulted in some agencies banning the use of social media while other agencies have rapidly adopted their use but ignored the potential records management implications.  The National Archives and Records Administration released a bulletin on managing social media records at the same time this report was released.  It offered some “guidance to Federal agencies, who must then determine the most appropriate ways to incorporate