Policies and plans
How we preserve and share London's archives
Our policies and plans
Our policies help inform the way we operate. As a part of the City of London Corporation, our work is guided by the City's Corporate Plan 2024-29.
We produce detailed policies on key aspects of our archive service.
We have two main groups of policies:
- Policies about the stewardship of our archives, ie our collecting policy, and our conservation and preservation policy
- Policies about access to the archives, ie what we do to provide an archive service and make the information in our care available to the public
All our policies are dated, and most are reviewed at least every two years to keep them up to date. We will try to have the most up-to-date versions available on this page. Please note that more policies will appear on this site as they are drafted and ratified. If you cannot find a matter of policy addressed in the list on this page, please contact us.
We have carried out an Equalities Impact Assessment of the archive service function we administer on behalf of the City of London Corporation (this document is available to view on request).
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Acceptable Use of the Internet policy
The London Archives
This policy governs how we manage access to the internet for people visiting The London Archives
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Appraisal Policy
The London Archives
Our Appraisal Policy governs the process we go through to decide which records will be of ongoing, historical value and should be preserved. Appraisal is a quality control mechanism. It is a positive and essential archival activity.
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Child protection policy
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We are committed to providing a safe environment and protected environment for children visiting us. Our 'Child Protection Policy' explains how we do this.
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City of London Corporate Plan
Preserving and sharing London's archives
Read our policy documents and the City of London Corporation Corporate Plan
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Collections Access Policy
The London Archives
We aim to provide as much access to our rich collections as possible. Our Collections Access policy governs how we manage this effectively and creatively
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Collections Acquisition and Management Policy
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We exist to collect records of London’s rich past and to find and collect records of London’s vibrant and diverse present. Read The London Archives' Collections Acquisition and Management Policy.
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Collections Care & Conservation Policy
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Our Collections Care and Conservation Policy shows how we preserve our rich collections for the use and benefit of present and future generations.
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Digital Preservation Policy
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The London Archives' Digital Preservation Policy governs how we support the long-term use and preservation of digital archives and digital surrogates.
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Document and Image Copying Policy
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Our Document and Image Copying Policy shows how we meet our user requirements while ensuring the safety and preservation of the documents in our care
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Due Diligence Policy
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Our Due Diligence Policy lays out how we develop our collections, and the ethical and professional standards we adhere to in carrying out these processes
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Engagement and Learning Policy
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Read The London Archives' Engagement and Learning Policy sets out how we provide access to our holdings, and how we aim to operate in an environment of transparency, learning and fun
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
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Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy lays out how we, as a service of the City of London Corporation, supports its wider strategies to promote EDIAbout Us
Internship policy
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Our Internship policy governs the way we run apprenticeship programmes
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Pensions Archive Trust Collections Policy
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Read The London Archives' Pensions Archive Trust Collections Policy.
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Reclosure and takedown policy
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Our Reclosure and Takedown Policy sets out why and how records held, preserved and made available by TLA may need to be closed to further public access, or taken down from view on our public websites.
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Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy
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Our Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy explains how we provide a safe environment and protect children and vulnerable adults from harm while visiting us.About Us
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