115 SPEC Kit 361: Outreach and Engagement NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION 2018–2022 Strategic Plan | NARA Mission, Vision, and Values https://www.archives.gov/about/plans-reports/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. Public access to government records strengthens democracy by allowing 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 informa­ tion and unprecedented engagement to bring greater meaning to the American experience. We collaborate with other Federal agencies, the private sector, and the public to offer infor- mation—including records, data, and context—when, where, and how it is needed and trans- form the American public’s relationship with their government. We will lead the archival and information professions to ensure archives thrive in a digital world. NARA VALUES • Collaborate: Create an open, inclusive work environment that is built on respect, com- munication, 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. Our values reflect our shared aspirations that support and encourage our long-standing commitment to public service, openness and transparency, and the government records that we hold in trust. Young visitors create their own film from WWII records in the Public Vaults Exhibit, National Archives Building, Wash- ington, DC. 3