Operational objectives and methods

These are the main strategic objectives of the National Archives Service:

1. The preservation and availability of documentary information preserved permanently and belonging to the national cultural heritage is ensured for the entire life cycle of the material irrespective of storage format.
2. The guidance of the National Archives Service on standards and information is clear, expert and up to date.
3. The National Archives Service is a vital part of the national and international infrastructures for research in Humanities and Social Sciences.
4. The information services available via the Internet are a vital element in customer services.
5. Sufficient expertise, necessary resources and appropriate information systems for receiving, managing and storing of electronic material as well as making it available are available.
6. Private archives are acquired in accordance with a policy which ensures extensive, objective and sufficient holdings on all aspects of participation in social life during various periods.
7. The National Archives Service acquires appropriate and sufficient premises for operations and storage in accordance with a long-term construction schedule.
8. The staff is motivated and has acquired high professional skills in all fields of operation of the National Archives Service.

The strategic objectives are met primarily through:

1. Allocation of resources in line with the strategic objectives,
2. Development of a unitary National Archives Service where know-how and resources are utilized optimally,
3. Enhancing efficiency in operational processes and management of projects,
4. Cooperation with strategic partners in order to promote productivity and cost-efficiency,
5. Making the position of the National Archives Service clear in the overall planning of life-cycle management of electronic material in the public administration,
6. Long-term planning of operations and systematic monitoring of set objectives by means of indicators projecting impact and efficiency and through evaluations,
7. Training and recruitment which strengthens the skills base,
8. Promoting an atmosphere where innovative thinking skills, devotion to a set purpose and professional expertise are appreciated,
9. Modern technology in customer services and internal operations, and
10. Internal and external communications making a difference.