Data Review
CoSA staff are currently processing the responses
to the survey.
State archivists and records managers who responded
may log in
to review the data compiled to date.
Full access to the data will be provided to the public
after the state archivists and records managers have had a chance to
review and verify the accuracy of the data
Background
In 2004 and 2005, CoSA is conducting an in-depth survey
and assessment of state archives and records
programs and the State Historical Records
Advisory Boards (SHRABs) in each state and territory.
This project will build on previous
surveys and reports conducted by COSHRC and other organizations
to document current conditions and needs. It will also be used to create
a system for regularly assessing state archival programs, measuring
progress and effectiveness, and articulating a national strategic direction
to ensure preservation of and access to our nation's historical records.
About the Project
(including planned products, goals, Survey Management Team members)
The project is supported by a grant from the National
Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Survey Data Collection Process
Each State Archivist and State Records Manager was
mailed a paper copy of the survey, instructions, and a unique password
for online data entry on Thursday, December 2, 2004. States were originally
asked to respond by Friday, January 7, but the deadline was
later extended to March 4, 2005.
Each state was provided with the following items which
may be downloaded as PDF for reference:
Cover letter
Survey form (paper version)
Instructions
Guidelines
After the survey was launched, we also provided the
following additional guidance in a series of email communications:
Additional guidance
