The Drexel University Archives provides guidance and resources for Drexel University departments who want help managing their active and inactive records in accordance with the University's Records Management Policy. We can also assist you in identifying records of historic value for transfer to the Archives. Please review the following resources. If you still need help, please contact us at records@drexel.edu or 215.895.6706.

Going Paperless

More and more offices at the University are moving to electronic recordkeeping systems to improve efficiency and save space. The Archives provides resources and guidance for those offices looking to transition from paper-based to electronic recordkeeping systems.

Learn more about the process of going paperless

Creating a Local Records Guide

The Archives provides a template and example for creating a written guide for managing the records in your department. We can also answer questions about developing a guide in person or remotely.

Learn more about creating a local records guide

Destroying Records

The Archives provides a set of best practices for destroying records, as well as a records destruction form that you can use to document your local practices.

Learn more about destroying records

Records Clean-Up Day Resources

Finding the time to destroy, store and archive records can be difficult. To help you complete this on an annual basis, the Archives provides resources on planning and managing a records clean-up day to help your department clear out physical and virtual space, comply with University policy, and keep your recordkeeping system efficient throughout the year.

Learn more about resources for records clean-up day

Transferring Records to the Archives

If you have records that have historic value we can assist you in preparing them for transfer to the Archives. Not sure if your records are historic? Check these guidelines or ask us! We can visit your office to assess whether the records should be destroyed or permanently preserved in the Archives.

Learn more about transferring records to the Archives

Email Management

Take time to clear your inbox. Check out these tips to take control of your inbox by setting up email filters in Outlook. We can help you to keep your inbox clean of clutter and identify email that is of historic value. Have questions, then ask us!

Lean more about email management