We ensure that, through our work, that the records of today are preserved for future generations. The records can then be used to show the life, ideas and decisions of the original creators, linking the past, present and future.


We appraise records with the help of those who originally received, created or/and used them
We arrange and describe these selected records in order to allow efficient and effective access and retrieval.
The security of archival collections requires the provision of descriptive lists, the comprehensive numbering and sub-numbering of documents, the supervision of researchers using documents and the provision of security microfilm.


We preserve records and apply basic conservation techniques to those which are damaged or deteriorating.
We provide expert advice on the care and management of specialized media, for example, electronic records.
We facilitate the work of a variety of researchers with diverse topics of inquiry.


We meet legal obligations in areas such as copyright, patent protection, data protection and Freedom of Information.
Where sensitive or confidential information exists in deposited collections, these will be identified by the archivist when processing the collection and appropriate measures will be taken
such as statements of closure or restrictions in descriptive lists, and warning labels on boxes.


We offer records management advice to organizations, as required.
We encourage public awareness of the cultural significance of archives through various outreach activities.