This may have been discussed before, but I couldn't locate any threads
on it.

The issue is standardizing on Letter size from Legal [or any other size
for that matter including ISO standard sizes]

I understand there is a movement afoot in the US to eliminate the Legal
size document [paper]. We seem to be behind here in Canada but I'm
investigating this issue because I have an opportunity to create a new
records programs down to a brand new centralized records room with new
shelving. The questions are as follows:

1. are there any legal requirements that certain documents must be in a
size other than Letter?

2. are there any case studies available that point to a ROI on
converting or standardizing into Letter size?

3. is it too dangerous to invest in a letter sized mobile shelving or
should we invest in the flexibility of Legal sized shelving with the
appropriate add-ons to manage Letter end tab folders?

4. do you have any examples of policies or directives in the corporate
world that tackle this issue?

Ghyslain Sabourin
Director, Records Management
Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc.
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