Introduction and Objectives

State Records Management Program

• Records Inventory
• Instructions for Completing Worksheet
• Appraisal Process
• Establishing Retention Periods
• Records Retention Schedule
• Procedures for Implementing Retention Periods
• State Records Center
• Cost of Records Storage vs. Private Office Space

Micrographics

• Care and Storage of Microforms

Disaster Planning and Vital Records

• Prevention
• Preparedness
• Prompt Action

Files Management and Equipment

Forms Management

• Records Management Measurement Guides
• Sample Inventory Worksheet
• Sample Record Retention Schedule
• Records Disposal Certificate
• Archives Records Transfer Sheet
• State Records Security Microfilm Transfer Sheet

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