Records from the Office of the President are closed for 25 years after the date of creation.  Records of a sitting administration are closed for the duration of the term. 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.