The State Archives and Records program administers comprehensive, cost-effective programs for the creation, maintenance, retention, preservation, and secure disposition of state government executive branch records. The Archives and Records program also renders services and support to all other state entities, Tribal and local governments, and the Nevada System of Higher Education. The State Archives collects, preserves, manages, and provides open access to information that documents the history and functions of the Nevada state government, promotes transparency, protects civil rights, and encourages responsible stewardship of public records. This includes statutory authority to take custody of the Governor's records as he leaves office and open them for public inspection (NRS 378.290). The Archives holds over 18,000 cubic feet of records and 13,000 photographs. The Records Management program advises and collaborates with agencies and local governments in drafting and reviewing retention schedules that ensure appropriate retention of records and compliance with NRS. This program 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 and conserves state resources by increasing accessibility to information and reducing agencies' need for physical storage of paper records. The program provides services for digitization, printing, and storage of documents, photographs, maps, and plans. Statutory Authority: NRS 378.230 through 378.320.