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| archives - documents or files
saved for historical purposes. |
| bar-code - a unique identification
number assigned to each item tracked, placed in a font that is readable
by a laser bar-code reader (usually a 3 of 9 font). |
| box storage - storage of records
boxes in a record center location other than the main site of business.
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| business records - electronic
and paper documents created in the course of conducting business.
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| certified destruction - shredding
of paper or media by a bonded firm. www.officeshredding.com |
| file management - indexing
and tracking of files inside of a box or on open file shelving. |
| file storage - storage of files
in a box or on open-file shelving in a record center location other
than the main site of business. |
| forms fulfillment - off-site
storage and distribution of forms; reduces on site storage costs.
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| fulfillment - off-site storage
and distribution of brochures and other printed material. |
| hardcopy - paper documents;
not electronic. |
| indexing -description and tagging
of files or boxes for input into a tracking system. |
| off-site storage - storage
of records in a record center location other than the main site of
business. |
| records box - a standard 1.2
cubic foot box (10x12x15). |
| records center - an off-site
facility used for the purpose of caring and storing boxed or open-file
hardcopy records; offers indexing, reporting, tracking, destruction,
on-site work areas, and delivery services (also known as Office Archives).
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| records retention - the assignment
of a document life-time to a class of records. |
| records storage - care and
storage of boxed or open-file hardcopy records. |
| storage - the placement of
items in a location other than the main place of business. |
vital records - class of records
without which the organization cannot survive.
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