Permanent is as long as the organization exists; even if and after acquisition by another organization.   Forever is a non-quantifiable concept; has no place in RIM jargon.

If you have records/information with a 30, or 50-year retention; it means just that.

I do not know of any college or university that has consciously destroyed student academic records.


I hate paper. 

Best regards, Steve
Steven D. Whitaker, CRM
Records Systems Manager; City of Reno

>>> [log in to unmask] 8/28/2009 7:55 AM >>>
Though it's taken a while, I've been meaning to thank you for your message -- it was a big help in understanding the State publications regarding both paper and electronic records retention.  However, I did have another question . . . .

Are there any guidelines on how long "permanent" is?  Or is this just based on a records manager's judgement?  I'm thinking about student records retention.  Would 30 or 50 years be considered "permanent" or does it really mean forever.  Of course, probably none of us will be around in 50 years :-), but it's something I'm curious about.
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