Community archives toolkit

Help to manage and care for your collections

How to take in, manage and make use of your collections

Tips to prolong the lifespan of your collections

Arrange, describe and record what's in your collections

Make, share and preserve digital copies of your collections

Display your collections to a wider audience

Capture your community's valuable stories and memories

Advice on what and how to archive the Covid-19 pandemic

How to recruit, retain and reward new volunteers

Connect with other community archive groups