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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 Inventory Records

  • How Often Should Records/Data Be Inventoried?
  • What Should Agencies Include in a Records/Data Inventory?

Inventorying Electronic Records...

  • Data Mapping Checklist (from OCIO)

Inventorying Paper Records...

  • Inventorying and Scheduling Guidelines (July 2007) - PDF | Word
  • Records Inventory Worksheet
  • Simple Records Inventory Example (Excel)

 

 


Records Retention Schedules

State Government Agencies

Local Government Entities

How to...

Go Paperless ("Scan & Toss")

Organize Records

Destroy Non-Archival Records

Transfer Archival Records

Laws and Rules

Preservation and Destruction of Puclic Records (chapter 40.14 RCW)

Preservation of Electronic Records (WAC 434-662)

Questions?

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