NAID: 75854037 - April 16, 1985 - President Ronald Reagan reading classified file alone by his desk in the Oval Office We are pleased to announce the release of a new Bulletin: Metadata Guidance for the Transfer of Classified Electronic Records. This bulletin provides guidance on security classification metadata that must accompany transfers of permanent classified … Continue reading New Bulletin on Metadata for Classified Electronic Records
The following is a guest post from the Accessioning Branch Archivists of the Electronic Records Division, the custodial unit for permanent federal electronic records. As agencies are transitioning to a fully digital government, NARA would like to share a reminder of the metadata requirements for transferring permanent electronic records. NARA may not approve proposed accessions … Continue reading Agency Metadata Requirements for Transferring Permanent Electronic Records
SGT. Celestine Gates, a command and control specialist, updates a transparent fighter aircraft status board at the Elmendorf Operations center. The center is participating in exercise Brim Frost '81 NAID: 6347244 This post is to share that we have recently made several updates to our transfer guidance tables to help agencies manage their electronic records. … Continue reading Updated Transfer Guidance Tables
Our colleagues in Research Services have open vacancy announcements for two positions (GS-1420-12 and GS-1420-13 Archivist) in the Accessioning Branch of the Electronic Records Division. These positions will be open until Monday, December 9, 2024. GS-12 Salary $99,200 - $128,956 per yearGS-13 Salary $117,962 - $153,354 per year Position Information: Permanent - Full-time Duty Station: … Continue reading Job Postings (Research Services)
This post in our Presidential transition series highlights the need to manage the electronic messages and social media accounts of political appointees and senior officials as they enter and exit Federal Service. It is important for these officials to keep personal materials separate from official accounts or systems to avoid the laborious and difficult task … Continue reading Transition Post 3: Managing Electronic Messages and Social Media Accounts
In this post in our series about Presidential transitions and federal records, we’d like to highlight specific resources created for federal employees entering and exiting Federal Service. It is especially important for incoming and departing political appointees and senior officials to be aware of their records management responsibilities at this time. The Office of the … Continue reading Transition Post 2: Entrance and Exit Checklists when Entering and Leaving Federal Service
In preparation for the 2024 Transition, we will be sharing a series of posts on records management best practices for officials entering and exiting federal service. Every four years the Government enters a time of transition for senior staff across agencies. 1976, November 22 – Rose Garden – The White House – Washington, DC – … Continue reading Transition Post 1: General Overview and Records Management Resources
We are requesting comments on a draft NARA Bulletin: Metadata Guidance for the Transfer of Classified Electronic Records Please send comments or questions to rmstandards@nara.gov by August 16, 2024. This bulletin provides guidance on security classification metadata that must accompany transfers of permanent classified electronic records to the U.S. National Archives. This metadata documents the access restrictions, review … Continue reading Opportunity for Comment: Draft NARA Bulletin on Metadata Guidance for Transfer of Classified Electronic Records
A seaman rests on a bitt while completing paperwork aboard the dock landing ship USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD 39) NAID: 6433494 This blog post is the third in a series (first post, second post) focusing on specific areas agencies should consider in their transition to fully digital government. Many agencies capture information from their employees … Continue reading Transition to a Fully Digital Government: Forms
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
