Revised Archives Rules, 12/2020
- Ch. 1 (Word) State and Local Government Agency Records Programs
- Ch. 2 (Word) State Records Center Facilities and Services
- Ch. 3 (Word) Imaging State Records
- Ch. 4 (Word) Rules for the Public Use of Materials and Facilities in the Maine State Archives
NEW (August 2023) - MSA Social Media Retention Guidance and Best Practices for State Agencies (pdf)
NEW (May 2023) - MSA Requirements for Digital/Electronic Recordkeeping (pdf)
Guidance on COVID-19 Pandemic Records and Retention
Electronic Records Information
Managing Electronic Records (pdf) (895 kb) - intended for State agencies but information might also be helpful to Local Government. This training document gives information on the following: electronic records and retention schedules; email and social media retention; scanning; electronic management systems; standards for electronic management; electronic record planning and preservation; technical aspects; and Maine State Archives programs.
Disaster Preparedness, Response & Recovery Resources - information from COSA webinars/handouts
IPI Storage Guides – Basic Strategy for Film Preservation