Records Scheduling Guides
Scheduling guides are for agency records managers and NARA appraisal archivists. They provide advice on scheduling records that are common across the government. Although the records are common, their value varies from agency to agency. Because their value varies, they are not appropriate for a General Records Schedule.
Each guide includes:
- A description of the function the guide covers
- Things to consider when scheduling and appraising the records
- Any records already scheduled in General Records Schedules
- A list of records commonly associated with the function of scheduling recommendations
Use of these guides is not required. Always consult NARA’s appraisal criteria when proposing the disposition of records.
NARA Records Scheduling Guides
- Guide 1: Scheduling Common Permanent Records (March 2024)
- Guide 2: Scheduling Public Affairs Records (October 2016)
- Guide 3: Scheduling Legal Records (March 2024)
- Guide 4: Scheduling Legislative Records (March 2024)
- Guide 5: Scheduling Personal Data (March 2024)
- Guide 6: Scheduling Research & Development Records (March 2024)
- Guide 7: Scheduling Environmental Health & Safety Records (March 2024)
- Guide 8: Scheduling Records with Intrinsic Value (September 2024)
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