Which description best defines a record series title in practice?

• A. It is the name applied to a collection of information relating to the same subject or activity
• B. It is the physical location of a file on the shelf
• C. It is the date the record was created
• D. It is the department that created the record

Answer: (A)

A record series title is the descriptive name used for a group of records that relate to the same subject or activity. This labeling creates a coherent collection that staff can recognize and manage together, making it clear what the entire series covers—such as “Permits issued” or “Building inspections.” It’s about the content and purpose of the records, not where they’re stored, when they were created, or who created them. The shelf location is a physical descriptor for filing, the creation date is a timestamp, and the originating department is about origin; none of these define the series itself.