Records Management

Under the authority of the Virginia Public Records Act, the Records Management section at the Library assists state and local government in ensuring that public records are maintained and available throughout their life cycle. Records Management supports the efficient and economical management of public records by publishing records retention and disposition schedules, presenting workshops, monitoring the disposal of non-permanent records, and assisting with the transfer of permanent records to the Archives.

Use the contacts page to identify your agency/locality records officer and LVA records analyst.

• Services - Education/training, State Records Center, Imaging Services
• Retention Schedules
• Records Oversight Committee
• Forms
• Infolinx

• Publications
• Virginia Public Records Management Manual
• Tip Sheets
• Creating Policy and Procedures
• Electronic Records Guidelines
• Guide to the Virginia Public Records Act

• Guidance
• Box Specifications
• Destruction of Records Containing Social Security Numbers
• Disaster Planning - Emergency Pocket Response Plan (Council of State Archivists)
• Statement on the use of text messaging and private e-mail
• Timely Destruction of Records

• Organizations and Regulations