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Describe the life cycle of records.

Describe the life cycle of records.

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Kavungya
Stage 1-current stage/ active
- The records are called current or active because;
- The rate of use is high
- They are nearest to the user
- Primary value ie they have value for which they were created for
- The accumulation rate is very high because they are asked for often
- The type of storage equipment should be of secure type ie lockable

2ND Stage semi-current
This means that;
- The rate of use is moderate because they are not as active as before.
- They are kept in registries but not close to the user
- Primary value ie they are used for the purpose they were created for
- The rate of accumulation is moderate

Dominant / inactive stage
- They are dead because;
- The rate of use is nil ie they are never asked for
- The storage place is far because they should not compete with active and semi-active
- They have no primary value ie they are not used for the purpose they were created for

Dominant records may be useful to;
I. Researchers
II. Historians
III. Legal purpose
Kavungya answered the question on July 22, 2021 at 13:13

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