Collections Management Policy

Reviewed and updated August 2023 

Approved by Steve Lloyd, Head of Cultural Services, 24 October 2023 

This document will be reviewed and updated in 2026 in line with the Archives Service Accreditation programme.

  1. Our service function
  2. Purpose of this Policy
  3. Definition and value of archives
  4. Statutory and legal basis for Lancashire Archives
  5. Scope of the collections
  1. Management of the archive collections
  2. Management of the Lancashire Printed Collection
  3. People and Training
  4. Monitoring and Review
  5. Policy Approval and Communication

9. Monitoring and Review

9.1 The strategic aims for managing Lancashire’s archive collections have been incorporated into a Forward plan. These form the basis of the annual plan for Lancashire Archives to ensure that the aims are met and that they contribute to the goals of the Libraries, Museums, Culture and Archives service and the vision and strategic objectives of Lancashire County Council.

9.2 The Forward Plan is reviewed annually, together with the Collections Development, Collections Information and Collections Care and Conservation plans. The annual team plan is reviewed quarterly. The archive service has key performance indicators (KPIs) which are measured quarterly and contribute to the overall performance of the Libraries, Museums, Culture and Archives service.

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