draft FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan
NARA Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission Statement
We drive openness, cultivate public participation, and strengthen our nation’s democracy through public access to high-value government records.
Our mission is to provide public access to Federal Government records in our custody and control. Equitable access to government records strengthens democracy by allowing all Americans to claim their rights of citizenship, hold their government accountable, and understand their history so they can participate more effectively in their government.
Vision
We will be known for cutting-edge access to extraordinary volumes of government information and unprecedented engagement to bring greater meaning to the many different American experiences.
We collaborate with other Federal agencies, the private sector, the public, and diverse communities to offer information—including records, data, and context—when, where, and how it is needed and transform the American public’s relationship with their government. We will lead the archival and information professions to ensure archives thrive in a digital world.
Values
Collaborate: Create an open, inclusive work environment that is built on respect, communication, integrity, and collaborative team work.
Innovate: Encourage creativity and invest in innovation to build our future.
Learn: Pursue excellence through continuous learning and become smarter all the time about what we know and what we do in service to others.
NARA values reflect shared aspirations that support and encourage the agency’s long-standing commitment to public service, openness and transparency, and the government records that NARA holds in trust.