Managing Records: Retention & Disposition

Retention and Disposition of Library and Library System Records

by Warren Broderick
Archives Technical Information Series #6
2007

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Libraries and library systems in New York State frequently express concern about their administrative records. What is the legal definition of a "record"? How long must records be retained? How can valueless records be legally disposed of? Which library records should be retained permanently for research and other uses? This leaflet provides basic information on these issues.