Administration - NSLA - Archives & Public Records
Synopsis: The State Archives and Records Management administers comprehensive, cost-effective programs for the creation, maintenance, retention, preservation, and disposition of state government executive branch records. Archives and Records program staff offer technical support to the Nevada Supreme Court, Legislative Counsel Bureau, Tribal and local governments, and the Nevada System of Higher Education. The State Archives preserves and makes accessible records that document the history, organization and functions of Nevada state government, its influence and impact on the lives of its people, and protection of their civil rights. The Records Management program prepares records retention schedules, enabling all state agencies to reduce their record storage holdings and related costs. This division also operates the State Records Center, providing high-capacity, low-cost, secure storage for over 53,000 cubic feet of inactive official state records. These records may be accessed on demand by state agencies as needed. In addition, Imaging and Preservation Services provides high-quality digital imaging and microfilm capture of essential government documents at significant savings to client agencies of state and local governments. The program ensures government documents are preserved in accordance with NRS 239.070, 378.255, and 378.280. The program provides services for scanning, printing and storage of large format maps and plans onto either microfiche or roll film. The program develops and duplicates film for state and local government agencies and District Courts. Statutory Authority: NRS 378.230 through 378.320.