In order to hand down the history of Japan correctly to posterity, by preserving and providing government documents and records in accordance with the Public Archives Law and the National Archives Law for public use, the National Archives conducts extensive research and studies on the range of government documents and records to be preserved, modes of their preservation, and methods of making them available for public use. We make use of the results of such research and studies in operating the National Archives, while at the same time exchanging and sharing these results with other archives in and outside Japan. For these purposes, we promote the following activities.
In order to ensure smooth implementation of the Public Archives Law, and for mutual detailed consultations on current problems, as well as for close communication, an annual conference has been held since 1989.
For the staff members of archives established by the central or various local governments, and the staff in change of records management of local governments that have not yet established their own archives, an annual training seminar has been held since 1988, for thorough implementation of the Public Archives Law and to give training in basic matters relating to preservation and use of government documents and records of importance as historical materials.
An annual training course for specialist archival staff members of the central and local governments has been held since 1998, aimed at fostering specialists suited to take charge of core operations in public archives, by having them learn special knowledge required for specialist staff, as prescribed in paragraph 2, Article 4 of the Archives Public Archives Law.
Regarding preservation and use of government documents and records of importance as historical materials, a yearly study conference of specialist archival staff members has been held since 1993. This meeting is intended to give training in how to solve problems relating to practical matters and how to advance the knowledge gained from "training courses " for the professional staff of archives established by central and local governments, through joint study projects, etc. on specific themes.
In order to ensure thorough implementation of the National Archives Law and the Public Archives Law, to give training in basic matters of management of government documents and records of importance as historical materials, and to contribute to the efficient and smooth promotion of good relationships between government bodies, etc., and the National Archives, it was decided that periodic seminars on preservation and management of government documents and records would be held, starting in 2001, for staff members of the divisions in charge of records management in government ministries and agencies.
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