National Geological Records Centre — What NGRC can do for you

Capabilities and expertise within the National Geological Records Centre:

  • archive management — knowledge/advice on proper storage, basic repair and conservation of geoscience records to approved standards

  • data centre management — capabilities to provide advice and expertise in setting up and running centres
  • document management — all aspects of the acquisition and management of geoscience documentary collections
  • digital geoscience data — management and dissemination of related digital data
  • geological records management — management of digital and analogue records
  • knowledge of UK geological information sources and collections
  • legal framework — expert knowledge of the BGS legal framework and public records requirements. Knowledge of the wider requirements related to Information and environmental legislation
  • project management — PRINCE2 registered practitioners. Expertise in dealing with large and small projects related to records centres and the management of records
  • scanning and document conversion — provision of service for digital back conversion of records
  • training — training staff and people from external organisations in various aspects of running and managing data