How to create or review a retention schedule to decide how long to keep records. Your unit’s retention schedule should apply to all records held by your unit. Start by identifying the records you hold. If you have recently developed/reviewed your filing scheme this is usually the best place to start. Then map the University-wide retention schedules to what your unit holds. Identify the gaps and use the guidance on creating a retention schedule to fill the gaps. Creating and reviewing retention schedules Deciding how long to keep records. Archive transfer procedures Guidance on identifying records holding potential archival value is available from the Edinburgh University Archives. This article was published on 2024-04-17
