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Records & Information Management Best Practices
International ARMA promotes “Best Practices” by utilizing The Principles®. Review The Principles® for implementation in your department’s record keeping practices. If you would like more information on The Principles®, contact the SIU Records Manager.
Best Practice for disposal of records: consistent disposal of records is critical.
Best Practice: In order to meet legal compliance, all records that have met their life value should be disposed every year.
Best Practice: The original disposal certificate is maintained within the Records Management department, but the originating department may request a copy.
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