NCAST addresses three major needs for NARA:
Expand the scope of the advanced technology research to a broader, NARA-wide perspective – Identifying, exploring, and evaluating new developments in computer science and related fields that are likely to impact the lifecycle management of records;
Applied research and exploratory development – Inaugurating a new applied research program that brings the best new technologies and methods into NARA; and
Knowledge for NARA – Transferring knowledge that we have acquired by partnering with other NARA offices to identifying the specific types of expertise and skills that staff need to do their work.
Some of What You’ll Find on the Page:
Links to papers, reports and presentations by our Research Partners
- Links to sites where you can download or try online free software developed by our Research Partners
- Information on upcoming events
- Photos of NCAST Research Partners, events and our labs
- Other information related to the use of advanced systems and technologies by information professionals