Are there any standards for public records offices? (General)

by Roger Griffiths , Friday, October 05, 2012, 15:06 (4427 days ago) @ slowhands

It comes down to character and personality of the particular archivist, supposedly passionate about historical records. Any amount of regulations or training will not change 'a sows ear into a silk purse'. In all the years I travelled down to Gloucestershire County Records, I don't remember anything negative or unhelpful. When I moved on to Gwent/Monmouthshire at Cwmbran, they were somewhat less, despite having a Welsh surname.