An identification and quantification of all of the records possessed by an organization. Records management . The systematic control of all records, regardless of media format, from initial creation to final disposition. Records retention . Holding documents for further use.
Records retrieval .
Locating documents and delivering them for use. Records schedule . A timetable that identifies the length of time a record must be retained in active and inactive status before final disposition. Also called records retention and disposition schedule. Records series .