ARCHIVES AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK

The Archives and Records Management Handbook consists of advice from the State Archives on issues concerning records and how to management them in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations and industry standards. The Handbook is updated as needed; comments and recommendations are welcome.

THE BASICS

• The ABCs of Recordkeeping: An Introduction
• Records Management 101 for Public Agencies
• Managing Public Records: A Brief Primer for Public Agencies and Their Employees (a pamphlet)
• Vermont Public Records Laws: A Brief Primer for Public Agencies and Their Employees (a pamphlet)

TARGETED ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP)

• TAP Overview

RECORD INVENTORIES AND SCHEDULES

• Conducting a Record Inventory
• Developing a Record Schedule

APPRAISAL

• Vermont Archival Records
• General Appraisal Criteria
• Appraisal Values

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION

• Retention Requirements
• Disposition Requirements

RECORDS STORAGE

• Storing Paper Records

To learn more about Managing Records, CONTACT:

TANYA MARSHALL, Assistant State Archivist

EMAIL:

PHONE: 802-828-0405