Services
Backlog works with organizations to organize, care for, and sustain their archives, records, and digital materials. Our work focuses on clarity, access, and long-term use.
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Evaluation of physical and digital records environments, including volume quantification, condition analysis, storage review, cataloging status, growth projections, and risk identification.
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Development of retention schedules, appraisal criteria, and classification systems aligned with regulatory requirements, operational needs, and governance standards.
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Assessment and handling strategies for high-value, fragile, or sensitive legacy materials, with clear prioritization and preservation planning.
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Design of digitization readiness protocols, quality control measures, metadata structure, and vendor-neutral workflows that support long-term access and sustainability.
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Creation of archival procedures and documentation frameworks that formalize institutional memory and support continuity across staff transitions.