SWiB Policies & Good Practice

Although SWiB is not an official public repository, we have made efforts to work to the following key national standards, recommendations and agendas for good archival practice:

- BS5454:2000 Recommendations for the Storage and Exhibition of Archival Documents.
- ISAD(G) International Standard for Archival Description:2000
- The National Archives Standard for Records Repositories:2004
- The Standard for Access to Archives:2008 (The National Council on Archives)
- ILFA Inspiring Learning for All (Museums, Libraries and Archives Council)

Our qualified Archivist is currently undertaking registration with the Society of Archivists and has attended/will be attending a series of official training events pertaining to the ongoing care and presentation of archives.

We are recognised by the Community Archives & Heritage Group as an official point of contact for those looking to set up community archive projects in Plymouth. Visit the Community Archives Network website to view the complete directory.


Please click on the following links to review our policy documentation.

SWiB Statement of Public Access Policy

SWiB Preservation Policy Statement

SWiB Statement of Acquisition Policy

SWiB Learning Policy

SWiB Service Charter

SWiB Terms of Gifts and Deposits


Please do contact us if you would like further advice.


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