Historical Archives Assessment and Governance Framework Development Study

The City of Kyle is seeking a consultant to assess the City's existing historical assets, recommend a governance structure for a standing Historical Archives Board, and define a clear vision and scope for the City's archives program. The scope of work includes conducting stakeholder interviews, analyzing existing historical assets, and providing findings and recommendations in a summarized report. The consultant will also facilitate a visioning process with City leadership and community stakeholders, recommend a governance structure, and outline the board's potential roles in stewardship, public access, and education. • Analysis of existing historical assets • Identify preservation needs and risks • Conduct stakeholder interviews and community listening sessions • Provide findings and recommendations in a summarized report • Facilitate a visioning process with City leadership and community stakeholders • Recommend a governance structure • Outline the board's potential roles in stewardship, public access, and education • Draft a mission, values, and scope for the City's archives program • Align proposed governance and program vision with Council priorities and community values • Provide a roadmap for Board establishment and onboarding • Hardware, software, and storage need assessment • Municipal IT infrastructure capacity assessment • Digitization strategy