What USDA records does NAL collect versus the National Archives?
The National Archive and Records Administration collects the administrative records of the USDA, including records relating to civilian personnel, fiscal accounting, procurement, communications, printing, other common functions, and certain audiovisual records. On the other hand, Special Collections of the National Agricultural Library collects materials relating to agriculture in general and non-record material of the USDA. Materials such as the personal papers of USDA scientists and rare horticulture and botanical books fall within the collection policy of Special Collections.
