Appendix 12: Sample records transfer instruction and forms for staff

How to transfer semi-current records to the Archive

1 Introduction

The Gallery’s Archive store is primarily for the storage of records which have been identified for permanent preservation. It may also be used for the storage of semi-current records where these records cannot be maintained within departments.

What are semi-current records?

Semi-current records are those records which are no longer required by the department for frequent reference, but need to be maintained in the medium term because they have ongoing financial, administrative or legal value.

What happens to the records after transfer?

Semi-current records transferred to the Archive will be processed and ...

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