The Office of Public Records is mandated by DC Law 6-19 and the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, Title 1, Chapter 15, to review and approve agency records retention schedules; train records officers in implementing the policies, procedures, and guidelines of managing records; collect, store, preserve, conserve and service historical records in the custody of the Archives; collect, store and service temporary records in the custody of the Records Center; and collect, store and service publications in the custody of the Library of Government Information.
Public Records and Archive Services is managed and administered through the Office of Public Records and Archives.
Service Details:
Research Building Permits and Architectural Plans
Related Services:
Library of Government Information
Service Contact:
Office of Public Records, Administrator
Contact Email: archives@dc.gov
Contact Phone: (202) 671-1105
Contact Fax: (202) 727-6076
Contact TTY: 711
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:15 am to 4:45 pm
Service Location:
GIS Address:
1300 Naylor Court, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
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1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 419, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 727-6306
Fax: (202) 727-3582
TTY: 711
Alternate Number: Notary: (202) 727-3117
Email: secretary@dc.gov
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Disaster Planning Resources from CoSACompany that specializes in assisting with disaster response for "art, heirlooms, and antiques after disastrous situations such as water, mold, or fire.With over 30 years of experience caring for individual, private, and public collections, The Center is the first call for those in need of immediate response to art emergencies." URL for Resource : http://www.theconservationcenter.com Document Creating / Publishing Body : The Conservation Center Topics : Emergency Services/Disaster Recovery, Organization (institutional) Date Resource Added/Modified : June 18, 2019 #WebResource #EmergencyServices/DisasterRecovery #Organizational/Institutional
A LibGuide for Disaster preparedness, disaster response, and disaster resources compiled by the American Library Association (ALA)
Sample form listing pieces of possible information to collect after a disaster or damage. URL for Resource : http://www.mnhs.org Document Creating / Publishing Body : Minnesota Historical Society (Conservation Outreach Program) Date of Creation : September 2001 Topics : Disaster Preparedness States : Minnesota Date Resource Added/Modified : August 22, 2019 #FormandResourceSample #DisasterPreparedness #Minnesota
"The Pocket Response Plan™ (PReP™) is a concise document for recording essential information needed by staff in case of a disaster or other emergency."
A website that provides information on disaster response/recovery services as well as a 24 hour emergency hotline to call for advice on collections related disasters. URL for Resource : https://www.nedcc.org/free-resources/disaster-assistance/ Document Creating / Publishing Body : Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) Topics : Disaster Preparedness Date Resource Added/Modified : October 16, 2018 #WebResource #DisasterPreparedness
Guidelines and other resources for disaster prevention, disaster plans, disaster assessment and recovery teams, and disaster recovery
Information on why to prepare for a disaster, how to reduce risk, and what do to with various media types in response to a disaster. URL for Resource : http://www.archives.nysed.gov Document Creating / Publishing Body : New York State Archives Date of Creation : 2012 Related Policies / Guidelines : Preparing for the Worst: Managing Records Disasters, 2004 (PDF) Topics : Disaster Preparedness States : New York Date Resource Added/Modified : December 10, 2015 #WebResource #DisasterPreparedness #NewYork
A free online template for creating and maintaining disaster plans. "dPlan provides a template that allows museums, libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions of all sizes to develop a customized disaster preparedness and response plan."
Records Emergency Planning & Response for the Alaska State Archives was written to cover the types of emergencies that Alaskans are most likely to experience. Records Emergency Planning & Response for the Alaska State Archives focuses on protection and recovery of the archival holdings. Topics covered include: emergency instruction, records emergency action plan, response procedures, salvage procedures, and restoration of archival materials.
The Disaster Planning and Essential Records website has a section for Disaster Planning Templates. Templates include: State Agency Disaster Plan and Appendices; State Agency Vital Records Plan; Local Government and County Disaster Plan and Appendices; and the Local Government and County Vital Records Plan.