We’re pleased to announce that after bidding on an exciting project among other competitors in the social media archiving space, we have been chosen as the archiving provider for the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) — the United States’ official record keeper.
National Archives and Records Administration Project Overview
In September 2017, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking the most capable partner to archive over 140 official government social media accounts. The expectation included real-time archiving of various social media platforms, including networks such as Twitter and Facebook, along with the collection of complete social media conversations, including photos, videos, and metadata.
Additional requirements included powerful full-text search functionality, advanced rules-based retention scheduling aligned with federal records management policies, and data export capabilities to WARC (Web ARChive format) for long-term digital preservation.
Our RFP response highlighted the various strengths and top features of PageFreezer’s archiving software, including years of experience archiving high-volume, active social media pages, as well as the flexibility and affordability of our comprehensive software and service. After a long and detailed evaluation process, we are very much looking forward to working with the nation’s record keeper.
About Nara
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation’s record keeper. It preserves, safeguards, and makes accessible the records of the U.S. Government, ensuring that citizens can discover, use, and learn from this documentary heritage.
NARA establishes policies and procedures for the preservation and management of federal records; manages the Presidential Libraries system; and publishes federal laws, regulations, and official documents, including those issued by the U.S. Government.
