The maintenance and control of Dartmouth's records is an institutional responsibility: learn why and how.
Our Responsibility
Archives and Records Management provides guidance to faculty and staff as they make decisions regarding the proper production, maintenance and long-term use of their recorded information.
Why Records Management?
Institutional policies
- Records are the property of Dartmouth and not of the employees who create or maintain them.
- All Dartmouth employees whose duties put them in possession of records shall work closely with the Dean of Libraries or their designee to ensure that the records are maintained according to records management best practices and in adherence to the appropriate retention schedule.
Preserve institutional history
- Future research and scholarship
The Benefits of Records Management
- easier to find what you are looking for
- less clutter, less stress
- more storage space
- in compliance (without thinking about it)
- files continuously available
Confidential Monthly Destruction
Dartmouth provides a complimentary shredding service for confidential materials.
Training Resources
The Records Management team offers online and in-person training for College offices and departments to ensure proper and consistent record keeping practices in compliance with College policies. Email Records Management to schedule a training.
Contact Us
- Email: dartmouth.records.management@dartmouth.edu
- Phone: 603-646-1875