CoSA Mission and Goals - 2011Council of State ArchivistsCoSA_2b67027c-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a_2b67048e-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2aThe mission of the Council of State Archivists is to strengthen state and territorial archives in their work to preserve America’s historical records. _2b67056a-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2aOrganizatonal ViabilityEnsure an ongoing viable organization for state archivists_2b6705f6-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a1CommunicationsSustain and improve communications for and among members _2b670682-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a1.1MembersStaffing, Administration, and FinancingDevelop long-term plan for staffing, administrative, and financial needs _2b67070e-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a1.2Revenue Streams Broaden the revenue streams to support the organization’s goals_2b670790-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a1.3Leadership DevelopmentDevelop the next generation of leaders_2b670826-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a1.4Services to State ArchivistsProvide services to state archivists to strengthen their programs _2b670984-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a2WebsiteMake the CoSA website a portal for information by and about state archives _2b670a60-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a2.1Statistical DataContinue to collect and disseminate statistical data about state programs _2b670b14-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a2.2LiaisonContinue to serve as a liaison between the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), the state coordinators, and the State Historical Records Advisory Boards (SHRABs)_2b670bbe-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a2.3NHPRCNational Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)State Coordinators, SHRABsState Historical Records Advisory Boards (SHRABs) Orientation and MentoringOrient and mentor state archivists, state coordinators, and SHRAB members _2b670c68-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a2.4State Archivists State Coordinators SHRAB Members Best PracticesDevelop and disseminate information about best practices _2b670d26-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a2.5FundingSecure records funding for all states and territories_2b670de4-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a3StatesTerritoriesBlock GrantsAdvocate for authorization and funding a formula-based block grant program for preservation of American historical records of all kinds and in all types of repositories_2b670ec0-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a3.1NHPRCAdvocate for reauthorization and increased funding for the NHPRC _2b670f92-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a3.2NHPRCState ArchivesAdvocate to sustain and increase funding for state archives_2b67105a-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a3.3State ArchivesCollaborationFoster collaborations to improve our nation’s archives and records programs_2b671140-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a4RelationshipsStrengthen relationships and work with allied professional and state-based organizations_2b671226-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a4.1Allied Professional OrganizationsAllied State-Based OrganizationsE-Records, Emergency Preparedness, and Other Challenging IssuesCollaborate to address electronic records, emergency preparedness, and other challenging issues in government recordkeeping _2b67130c-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a4.2TrainingDevelop and expand training opportunities_2b671406-92e3-11e0-bd48-aa217a64ea2a4.32011-02-282011-06-09http://www.statearchivists.org/admin/plan/index.htmOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net