Storage Procedures

Files that are determined to be records and can be sent to off-site storage (Iron Mountain) should be:

  • Removed from pendaflex (hanging) folders.
  • Arranged so that similar files (content, date range) are kept together in a box.
  • Placed in Iron Mountain records storage containers provided by Records Management (with bar-coded label visible on exterior of the box), leaving enough room so that you can place your fist between the files and the box wall (i.e. not tightly packed).
  • Each container's contents must be entered in a Microsoft Access table and emailed to the Records Manager. The table must contain the following fields; Iron Mountain Box #, Folder Description, Date Range, Destruction Date, Comments, and any other fields that reflect the uniqueness of the department. (One size does not fit all). A sample table appears below:

Sample Access Table