Under the authority of the Virginia Public Records Act, the Records Analysis Section (RAS) at the Library is responsible for ensuring that public records are maintained and available throughout their life cycle.

RAS supports localities and state agencies with the efficient and economical management of their public records by publishing Records Retention & Disposition Schedules, presenting workshops, monitoring the disposal of non-permanent records, and assisting with the transfer of permanent records to the Archives.

Use the contacts page to identify your agency/locality records officer and LVA records analyst.

• Services - Education/training, State Records Center, Imaging Services
• Retention Schedules
• Records Oversight Committee agenda and minutes
• Forms
• Infolinx

• Publications
• Virginia Public Records Management Manual
• Tip Sheets
• Electronic Records Guidelines
• Guide to the Virginia Public Records Act

• Guidance
• Box Specifications
• Destruction of Records Containing Social Security Numbers
• Disaster Planning - Emergency Pocket Response Plan
• Standards & Guidelines for Microfilm, Plats, Instruments, and Circuit Court Records
• Timely Destruction of Records

• Organizations and Regulations