Records and information management

We’re keeping public information organized.

Learn the basics

Organizing emails, files, and data is the responsibility of all public employees. Information that is accurate and easy to find enables your organization to make better decisions, be transparent, and preserve history.

What is information management

Learn about the Archives Act and the lifecycle of public information in New Brunswick.

How to identify records

Learn to recognize the files and communications you need to keep.

Understand your responsibilities

Learn about the Information Management policy and best practices for naming, saving, and preserving records.


Training courses

Expand your knowledge of records and information management principles through our self-guided, online training courses.

Information management basics

Learn about information management and understand your responsibilities as a public employee.


Get help with information management

Many public organizations have trained records professionals who can help you out. If you don’t know who to contact, you can reach out to an Information Strategist at the Provincial Archives.

Records Centre services

The Records Centre is a storage facility for boxes of records that must be retained but are less often used. Records in storage are still available by request until their scheduled disposal date.

Records management tools

Find the tools you need to keep your team's records organized, accessible, and properly managed.

Prepare records for transfer to the Records Centre

Follow these steps to ensure proper storage and to avoid delays.

Transfer records

Learn how to transfer semi-active records to the Records Centre.

Request records

Learn how to access records using the Records Centre Services System.

Classification plans

Learn best practices for creating a folder structure and organizing your team’s records.

Retention schedules for common records

Find standard retention schedules to manage your organization’s records.

Create a new retention schedule

Request a custom retention schedule tailored to your organization’s operations.

Digitize records

Learn best practices for converting physical records into digital files to improve storage, access, and security.

Destroy records

Review best practices for securely destroying records that no longer need to be kept.


Find what you’re looking for

Corporate information management can help.