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News Article: Continued Collaboration in Federal Records Management Through BRIDG Meetings
The National Archives and Records Administration's (NARA) Agency Services Bimonthly Records and Information Discussion Group (BRIDG) meetings serve as a vital platform for federal agencies to discuss and exchange information on records management. These meetings, which take place every two months, cover a range of topics such as essential records, disaster recovery, records schedules, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
The purpose of these meetings is to facilitate collaboration among agency records officers and relevant personnel, ensuring the proper implementation of NARA-approved disposition authorities and addressing common challenges in records and information management.
The most recent BRIDG meeting was held on July 30, 2025, indicating that these sessions continue to be held at least through that date. Agencies typically use these meetings to coordinate records disposition and handling instructions in line with NARA policy.
Interestingly, the BRIDG meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, was canceled. The reason for the cancellation remains undisclosed.
For those interested in attending future BRIDG meetings, the information can be found on the organization's website. The Acting Chief Records Officer for the U.S. Government, William Fischer, encourages all federal records officers to take advantage of these opportunities to engage with NARA experts and peers on records management topics.
- Politics and general-news surrounding federal records management may be discussed in upcoming BRIDG meetings, as these meetings encourage federal records officers to engage with NARA experts and peers to address common challenges in records and information management.
- Keeping track of decisions made during BRIDG meetings, such as those related to records disposition and handling instructions, may be important for political analyses pertaining to federal records management, as these decisions align with NARA policy and are integral to the proper implementation of NARA-approved disposition authorities.
