### Question
How is the term records management study defined?


### Answer
The term **records management study** is defined in *44 U.S.C. § 2901* as the following:

> an investigation and analysis of any Federal agency records, or records management practices or programs (whether manual or automated), with a view toward rendering findings and recommendations with respect thereto

#### Citation:
  - *44 U.S.C. § 2901*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 29-RECORDS MANAGEMENT BY THE ARCHIVIST OF THE UNITED STATES AND BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES**

