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General Information

Wisconsin Municipal Records Schedule

Information on adopting and using the Wisconsin Municipal Records Schedule in the administration and disposition of municipal public records.
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Local Government Records

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Introduction to General Records Schedules

Explanation of the Records Retention Schedules and instructions on how to adopt them.
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Access to Wisconsin State Agency Records

All state government records from the State Archives holdings, except confidential records, are open to the public.
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Statutes and Rules

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Records Schedules

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Federal Depository Library Discard Procedure and Lists

Find federal depository library discard procedure and lists.
Guide or Instruction

Best Practices for Organizing Electronic Records

This document provides best practices for the organization of files and folders and may be used to create a file organization policy.
Guide or Instruction

Preparing Electronic Records for Transfer to the State Archives

Recommendations on how to best prepare electronic records for transfer and permanent storage at the State Archives.
Guide or Instruction

Best Practices for Naming Electronic Records

This document provides best practices for file naming and may be used to create a policy to be distributed to state agency staff members.
Guide or Instruction

Digitization Guidance

For State Agencies and Local Units of Government
Digitization project guidance documents for state agencies and local units of government
Guide or Instruction

Transfer Electronic Records to the State Archives

Guidance on transferring electronic records to the WHS State Archives.

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