You will need some basic supplies to prepare records for shipment to the University Records Center. We recommend you obtain supplies as needed rather than maintain a large quantity in your office. See Storing Records for additional information on how to store or request records from the Records Center.
Request Boxes
All records sent to the Records Center must be in approved Records Center boxes. Records Center boxes are purchased from the Records Center by completing a Form UM40: Customer Registration and Box Order (PDF).
If you work on the UMSL campus, please contact your campus mail room to purchase Records Center boxes directly.
Request Box Labels
Request a supply of Form UM 121: Records Center Box Label from the Records Center via email at centeru@umsystem.edu or by calling 573-882-7652. Labels are available for no charge.
Once you have received a supply of box labels, complete the label and attach one to the side of each box below the handle. The labels must coincide with the information entered on Form UM 34: Transmittal of Records (PDF).
Assemble Boxes
Refer to the Records Center box assembly diagram (Archive, PDF) for guidance on putting a Records Center box together. Please note that the lid does not detach from the box, but the bottom stabilizer does need to be removed and inserted into the bottom of the box once you have the box folded correctly.
Confidential Disposal Service
Request a supply of Form UM 176A: Records Destruction Label from the Records Center via email at centeru@umsystem.edu or by calling 573-882-7652. Labels are available for no charge.
For information about confidential disposal requirements, pickup services and eligible records, visit Confidential Disposal Service.