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 All branches of the Washington State Archives are now open to researchers by appointment only. Please go here for more information.

How to Improve Records Management in Your Agency

  • Benefits of Managing Public Records

Ten Leading/Best Practices...

  • What are the Leading Practices for Records Management and Retention?
  • Examples of Leading Practices in Action

How to...

  1. Assign Responsibility
  2. Create Policies and Procedures
  3. Select and Use the Right Tools
  4. Train Staff
  5. Understand Retention Requirements
  6. Inventory Records
  7. Organize Records
  8. Keep Records for Required Time Period
  9. Destroy / Transfer Records
  10. Prepare for Disasters

Promoting Your Program...

  • Records and Information Month (April)

Networking within Your Agency...

  • Information Governance

Networking Beyond Your Agency...

  • RIM-Related Associations and Organizations

Records Retention Schedules

State Government Agencies

Local Government Entities

Training

Improving Your Agency's Records Management Program Workshop

Laws and Rules

Preservation and Destruction of Public Records (chapter 40.14 RCW)

Preservation of Electronic Records (WAC 434-662)

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