In this installment of our series on the new Guide to Inventorying, Scheduling, and Disposition of Federal Records (ISD) we define what a record schedule is and how to develop one for submission to NARA. For more information see the section Scheduling Records in the ISD. What is a record schedule? A record schedule is … Continue reading Scheduling Records
Author: Bethany Cron
Beth is a member of the Records Management Policy and Outreach Section in the Office of the Chief Records Officer.
The Value of Record Inventories
In this installment of our series on the new Guide to Inventorying, Scheduling, and Disposition of Federal Records (ISD) we are focusing on record inventories. For more information see the section Knowing Your Records in the ISD. What is a records inventory? A records inventory is a descriptive listing of records or systems your agency … Continue reading The Value of Record Inventories
Understanding working files and copies as records
In this first installment of our series on the new Guide to Inventorying, Scheduling, and Disposition of Federal Records (ISD) we explain the record status of working files and copies. For more information see the Records Basics section of the ISD. Working files and copies can be challenging to contend with in a digital recordkeeping … Continue reading Understanding working files and copies as records
Announcing the new and improved Guide to Inventorying, Scheduling, and Disposition of Federal Records
NARA is happy to announce an updated resource for records scheduling and appraisal. We have revised the Guide to Inventorying, Scheduling, and Disposition of Federal Records, the handbook on scheduling and appraisal of federal records. The new guide better reflects current practices associated with electronic recordkeeping. It also includes many new job aids to help … Continue reading Announcing the new and improved Guide to Inventorying, Scheduling, and Disposition of Federal Records
Request for Feedback on the ERM Federal Integrated Business Framework
As part of our ongoing Federal Electronic Records Modernization Initiative (FERMI) work, we have completed an annual review to update the Electronic Records Management (ERM) Federal Integrated Business Framework. This review was required by the Business Standards Council where we serve as the standards lead for electronic records management. We consulted with our interagency Requirements … Continue reading Request for Feedback on the ERM Federal Integrated Business Framework
Request for Feedback on the ERM Federal Integrated Business Framework
As part of our ongoing Federal Electronic Records Modernization Initiative (FERMI) work, we have completed an annual review to update the Electronic Records Management (ERM) Federal Integrated Business Framework as required by the Business Standards Council where we serve as the standards lead for electronic records management. We consulted with our interagency Requirements Working Group … Continue reading Request for Feedback on the ERM Federal Integrated Business Framework
Announcing the 2024 End of Term Web Archive Initiative
The 2024 End of Term Web Archive initiative has officially begun. The End of Term Web Archive is a collaborative effort which takes place every four years to preserve a record of U.S. government websites for historical and research purposes. The 2024 End of Term Web Archive partners include the Internet Archive, University of North … Continue reading Announcing the 2024 End of Term Web Archive Initiative
GSA / NARA Webinar for SIN 518210DC Contractors
On May 23, 2024, GSA hosted a webinar on the new Subgroup under SIN 518210DC: NARA-Compliant Digitization Services for Federal Records. We presented an overview of the digitization regulations and GSA shared how to add this new subgroup to vendor contracts. We also had a Q&A segment to address attendee questions. We recommend vendors who … Continue reading GSA / NARA Webinar for SIN 518210DC Contractors
Records Management Updates to GSA’s Multiple Awards Schedule
We have two exciting updates to share about GSA’s Multiple Awards Schedule (MAS). The MAS is a vehicle for agencies to procure services and solutions to manage their records. The first update is the Special Item Number for Electronic Records Management (SIN 518210ERM). It has been updated to align with Version 3 of the Universal … Continue reading Records Management Updates to GSA’s Multiple Awards Schedule
Release of Service Measures for Electronic Records Management
We are pleased to announce the posting of the Service Measures for Electronic Records Management! We first shared drafts of the service measures on Records Express in March 2022. Thank you for all of your feedback. We created the Service Measures as part of our Federal Electronic Records Modernization Initiative (FERMI). Through FERMI, we have … Continue reading Release of Service Measures for Electronic Records Management