         |
 |
  |
|
||
Transferring Records to the RMIT ArchivesInformation for staff regarding the transfer of inactive records to the RMIT Archives. PurposeThe following information provides instructions to staff in preparing records for transfer to the RMIT Archives. The RMIT Archives will not take into custody records that are not processed accordingly so it is in your best interests to refer to the following information. Transferring records into the RMIT Archives is explained in the ‘Guidelines for the Transfer of Records to the RMIT Archives’. These transfer guidelines must be consulted if you wish to transfer your records to the RMIT Archives.
Operating Procedure 7.21.1.1 (PDF 20kb)
What types of records can be transferred to the RMIT Archives?RMIT Archives will collect records of any format that are deemed as archival or high evidential value, which have been created or received by RMIT University, and closely related bodies and people. In determining whether records fit this category, initial consultation with the University Archivist is necessary. Assessing the value of records is also referred to as appraisal. Records appraisal is the task of analysing and evaluating records in order to decide whether such records can be destroyed, or retained, and equally important, the duration for which they must be retained. Records appraisal, therefore, will determine whether a collection of records can be transferred to the RMIT Archives according to transfer guidelines and instructions provided. Please refer to our ‘Appraisal Information Sheet’ for further information. In cases where records cannot be transferred to the RMIT Archives, we will continue to assist you with the ongoing management of such records that may encompass destruction, usage of our APROSS service, or development of a local records storage area.
Appraisal Information Sheet (PDF 12kb)
Contact Us |
||
|
||
