National Association of Government Archives and Records AdministratorsNational Association of Government Archives and Records AdministratorsNAGARA_5a970c4a-bd4f-401e-b6c5-fb4c1811779cTo be acknowledged as the primary organization and leading authority on government archives and records issues_5b255340-6537-4c69-8791-5ccc047f4af4The National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators (NAGARA) is a professional organization dedicated to the effective use and management of government information and publicly recognizing their efforts and accomplishments; Our Core Purpose. . . is to promote the availability of our documentary legacy by improving the quality of records and information management at all levels of government_5974b384-6786-4f33-804b-2f722cc6ee41Records Management ProfessionWe value the importance of the Archives and Records Management professionFairness, Honesty, and OpennessWe believe in conducting our business fairly, honestly and openlyNetworkingWe believe that networking is essential to our professional growthEqualityWe believe in equal voice and representation, and in treating everyone equallyOpinions and ContributionsWe value each individual’s opinion and contributionEncouragement and Public RecognitionWe believe in encouraging members and publicly recognizing their efforts and accomplishmentsPracticality and Cost-EffectivenessWe believe in delivering practical, specific and cost-effective products that are responsive to our members’ needsNon-Member ParticipationWe value non-member participation in both activities and issues important to the organizationAnnual MeetingsMeetings feature workshops, papers, and discussion sessions on current aspects of government records and information management._d1154ccd-7ef7-41a4-a26c-0f6fe6d3e77e1ClearinghouseA quarterly newsletter which provides news on developments at the local, state and federal level._98f4c03d-55f4-4275-8409-661b629e07702CrossroadsA quarterly bulletin with news on electronic records and information policy issues._55128166-8d1c-40f0-98f5-37faedcf2daf3Web Sitewww.nagara.org is an active web site with information on the associations activities, developments in the field, position papers, listing of members, links to member programs, and other information._dc0c1b06-c161-4f48-9259-00f36bfbd6e34InitiativesNAGARA address issues at all three levels of government by nurturing intergovernmental records initiatives and annual surveys and reports on state government archival and records programs._86898c90-f78a-453f-bb2d-8b9ed2ee9efb5Cooperative VenturesNAGARA cooperates with other organizations and institutions on priority issues such as the importance of government records management and principles for management of electronic records._0a578cfe-f0b8-47aa-8166-b58ceff0924762010-02-08http://www.nagara.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=1ArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com