Records Inventory
National
Synod and Presbytery
Congregations
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The records inventory is a very important step in records management.

As part of this inventory, it is important to determine the location of the records and the type of records your office possesses.

  1. Locate the records

    The records may be in various offices, warehouses, basements, or homes.

    In order to locate missing records, it may be helpful to place a notice in the synod/presbytery newsletter and make announcements during meetings.

    You may want to contact former stated clerks--or if deceased, their families.

  2. Describe and identify the types of records

    Once the records are located, the inventory can begin. Use an inventory sheet to describe all the records in all locations (see sample).