For some time now various departments and parishes have contacted the Chancery for guidance in dealing with their records. In particular, they want to know what should be kept and for how long. As a result, the Archives Department of the Archdiocese of Atlanta was reorganized in January of 2008 and has become the Office of Archives and Records. The responsibilities of the Office were expanded by the Chancellor. In addition to its duties of preserving permanent archival records and materials, the Office also systematically manages the ever-growing bulk of operational records that are created in a multitude of formats throughout the Archdiocese. The first step in gaining control over records is the establishment of standards, such as policies and procedures.

Policies and Forms

Archives Transmittal Form

Last Updated: June 16, 2020

General Records Policy

Last Updated: September 12, 2018

Records Disposition Form

Last Updated: September 20, 2018

Records Retention Schedule

Last Updated: July 28, 2022

Guidelines

Archdiocesan Boards, Committees, and Councils

Last Updated: September 5, 2018

Best Practices To Managing Shared Drives

Last Updated: June 16, 2020

Glossary of Archival Terms

Last Updated: June 16, 2020

Guidelines For File Naming Conventions

Last Updated: June 16, 2020

Guidelines For Packing Records

Last Updated: June 16, 2020

Guidelines For Weeding Records

Last Updated: June 16, 2020

Guidelines For Working Remotely

Last Updated: May 31, 2023

List of Standard Names for Offices and Ministries

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

List of Standard Names for Parishes and Missions

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

Record Groups By Function

Last Updated: September 12, 2018

Records To Save Forever

Last Updated: June 16, 2020

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