Description: This is the records disposition schedule for the Smithsonian which clarifies the recordkeeping responsibilities of offices ensures that records are appropriately saved or destroyed
Description: In addition to physical damage and deterioration of storage media, the technological complexity and dependency of electronic records make them uniquely vulnerable to loss, corruption, and alteration (both accidental and malicious). To achieve long-term preservation of fragile born-digital materials, digital archivists need a plan.