1) act as a vehicle for dissemination of information about archival collections, issues, and methodology to the profession and the public;
2) provide a forum for the discussion of matters related to the creation, preservation, and use of historical documents;
3) develop, offer, and support archival education programs;
4) cooperate with individuals and other organizations on matters of common concern; and
5) advocate the identification, collection, preservation, use and appreciation of historical records and manuscripts.