National Archives & Records Administration

The mission of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is to safeguard and preserve government records, ensuring continuing access to the essential documentation of the rights of American citizens and the actions of their government. However, in today’s environment of fast-evolving information technology, federal agencies are creating vast and growing volumes of electronic records while continuing to create physical records in large numbers. This book examines NARA’s effectiveness in overseeing the government-wide management of records and their ability to preserve permanent records