The National Archives carries out a survey every two
years, which assesses all record repositories in England
and Wales against a number of criteria, grouped into
categories. Each repository completes a very detailed
self-assessment questionnaire, and the results are collated
centrally.
In 2010, the Record Office produced its best results ever and
was graded a 2-star service.
This table shows the results for Bath Record Office for 2010,
with the 2008 results given in brackets.
| |
Score for your
service |
Average score in South
West region |
Average score
of comparable services |
Average score in the
UK |
| Section 1: governance |
59% (45%) |
72.5% (69.5%) |
58.5% (57%) |
66% (62%) |
| Section 2: documentation of collections |
49% (34.5%) |
69% (63.5%) |
61.5% (56.5%) |
64% (59%) |
| Section 3: access and outreach services |
40% (36%) |
63% (57.5%) |
54% (48.5%) |
62.5% (57%) |
| Section 4: preservation and conservation |
51.5% (39.5%) |
76% (72%) |
65.5% (60.5%) |
69% (65%) |
| Section 5: buildings, security and environment |
59% (50%) |
74.5% (69.5%) |
63.5% (57%) |
68.5% (64.5%) |
| Overall score |
50.5% (41.5%) |
(69.5%) (65%) |
59% (54.5%) |
65.5% (61%) |
The relatively low scores for the
Bath Record Office reflect the limitations of its
accommodation and the low level of its staffing compared to other
similar offices. However, there was improvement in all areas
between 2008 and 2010.
You can find out more about the
National Archives self-assessment survey by following this
link
to the National Archives website.