Records Management at the University of Florida

The Basics of Records Management is intended to serve as an effective introduction to records management and a useful guide to the ways in which Florida’s Records Management Program can help you achieve your goals.

This handbook is intended to assist the creators and users of electronic records in managing electronic records in an effective, cost-efficient manner that also accommodates their public records responsibilities.

The Files Management Handbook is a great resource for managing physical records in an efficient and helpful manner.

The various laws, policies, and guidelines listed at the link are not comprehensive. Best efforts are made to update the page on a regular basis, but you should always check with any and all applicable federal agencies, state agencies, and/or organizational policies that may dictate the retention of your records.

This glossary of selected records management terminology will help you understand key words used in the record retention schedule and throughout the records management website.

This covers what to do if you find damaged University records, who you should contact, and other resources.

You can find more information on UF's response to emergencies by checking out the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and learning how to create your own.