General Carthage records are records of the administration of Carthage, its policies and programs. After processing, records of the Carthage administration are restricted to use by the office/department of origin for 25 years from the date of creation. Carthage officers or department administrators may waive this time period at their discretion. Records that contain personal and confidential information about an individual or individuals are closed for 75 years from creation. These records may include education records of living current or former students and records of living current or former faculty members, administrators, or other staff members, and donor records. Then, subject to review by the archivist, the records are open without restriction. During the restricted period, access may be granted if the named individual gives permission in writing. Information that is part of the public record about an individual is available for research.