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Records Management Information

This web page provides information for individuals who handle the records management for their departments at CNU. There are forms to download, selected links, records management procedures, and contact information.


connected computers    Forms to download:

The Library of Virginia has the RM-3 form available in two formats, Word or pdf (Adobe). Use this link to choose your preferred format.


Links to the Library of Virginia


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Records Management Procedures at CNU
Sample of Completed Form

  1. Fill in Section 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 with the appropriate information for your department.
  2. Find the records you want to destroy listed on the General Schedule.
  3. Under Section 6 part a list out the schedule number and the series number.
  4. Under Section 6 part b list the title of the record.
  5. Under Section 6 part c list the date of the records.
  6. Under Section 6 part d list the location where the records are kept.
  7. Section 6 part e write in the volume/cubic feet size. (This is required. See the Volume Estimation Table)
  8. For Section 7, the approving official would be whoever is in charge of your department.
  9. Return the form to the Reference Department in Trible Library.
  10. The form will be checked and approved and then returned to you.
  11. Once you have the approved form, you may destroy the records.
  12. The person who handles the destruction of the records must then sign
    and date line 9 (Records Destroyed By:).
  13. Last step: the form must be returned to the Reference Department again.

We suggest that you keep a copy of the form for your records, but this is not a requirement.
Records Management Procedures from the Library of Virginia are here:  http://library.cnu.edu/rm-3inst.pdf

PLEASE NOTE: The Records Managers will send the original form to the Library of Virginia. You should not send any forms directly to the Library of Virginia. Please forward all forms to the Reference Department of the Trible Library - see contact information below.


telephone    If you have questions ... contact your CNU Records Managers:

  • Doris Archer, Public Services Librarian at 4-7245
  • Susan Barber, Reference Assistant at 4-7046 or sbarber@cnu.edu

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