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November 28, 2017

Reformatting in the Digital World

In an effort to highlight the different aspects of the archival work here at the Utah State Archives and Records Service, we have created a new blog series about our Reformatting Section. We will discuss our Reformatting Team’s interesting projects and technologies that affect our efforts to make our government’s records more accessible. Microfilm is still recognized as a durable
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September 18, 2017

Can I Send Records Stored on Non-Paper Media to the Records Center?

Answer to your question as a records officer on non-paper and electronic media being transferred to the Utah State Archives or Utah State Records Center.
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September 18, 2017

Can I Send Records Stored on Non-Paper Media to the State Records Center?

We received the following question from a records officer, and thought it might be helpful for all records managers to hear the answer. So here it is in ‘Dear Abby’ form: Dear Records Analyst, I am in the process of preparing boxes to send to the Records Center, but heard that I should not send cassette tapes, VHS, DVDs, CDs,
March 11, 2013

State Archives' RIM Event

Records and Information Management Event State Archives Thursday, April 25, 2013 In recognition of Records and Information Management Month, the Utah State Archives will host a series of presentations on Thursday, April 25th focusing on practical tools and tips for records preservation and management. The sessions will be presented by local professionals and State Archives’ employees. The schedule will be