validmind · validbeck · Apr 27, 2026 · Apr 17, 2026 · Apr 17, 2026 · Apr 17, 2026
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -218,7 +218,7 @@ When constructing filepaths, including while using [Quarto's Includes](https://q
 
 | Correct | Incorrect |
 |---|---|
-| `[Register models in the inventory](/guide/model-inventory/register-models-in-inventory.qmd)` | `[Register models in the inventory](../../register-models-in-inventory.qmd)` |
+| `[Register records in the inventory](/guide/inventory/register-records-in-inventory.qmd)` | `[Register records in the inventory](../../register-records-in-inventory.qmd)` |
 
 ### Column layouts
 

diff --git a/internal/templates/single-source/_guides-vs-training.qmd b/internal/templates/single-source/_guides-vs-training.qmd
@@ -10,20 +10,20 @@ SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0 AND ValidMind Commercial -->
 :::: {.content-visible unless-format="revealjs"}
 1. In the left sidebar, click **{{< fa cubes >}} Inventory**.
 
-1. Select a model by clicking on it or find your model by applying a filter or searching for it.^[[Working with the model inventory](/guide/model-inventory/working-with-model-inventory.qmd#search-filter-and-sort-models)]
+1. Select a record or find your record by applying a filter or searching for it.^[[Working with the inventory](/guide/inventory/working-with-the-inventory.qmd#search-filter-and-sort-records)]
 
-1. In the expanded sidebar that appears for your model, click **{{< fa wifi >}} Model Activity**.
+1. In the expanded sidebar that appears for your record, click **{{< fa wifi >}} Activity**.
 
 ::::
 
-
 <!-- VISIBLE IN TRAINING SLIDES ONLY -->
 
 :::: {.content-hidden unless-format="revealjs"}
 1. In the left sidebar, click **{{< fa cubes >}} Inventory**.
 
-1. Select a model by clicking on it or [find your model by applying a filter or searching for it](/guide/model-inventory/working-with-model-inventory.qmd#search-filter-and-sort-models).
+1. Select a record or [find your record by applying a filter or searching for it](/guide/inventory/working-with-the-inventory.qmd#search-filter-and-sort-records){target="_blank"}.
+
+1. In the expanded sidebar that appears for your record, click **{{< fa wifi >}} Activity**.
 
-1. In the expanded sidebar that appears for your model, click **{{< fa wifi >}} Model Activity**.
+::::
 
-::::
diff --git a/site/_quarto.yml b/site/_quarto.yml
@@ -199,29 +199,35 @@ website:
                 <li><a href="/guide/guides.qmd#configuration">Configuration</a></li>
                 <li><a href="/guide/guides.qmd#integrations">Integrations</a></li>
                 <li><a href="/guide/guides.qmd#workflows">Workflows</a></li>
+                <li><a href="/guide/guides.qmd#inventory">Inventory</a></li>
               </ul>
               <ul class="footer-user-guides-column-2">
-                <li><a href="/guide/guides.qmd#model-inventory">Model inventory</a></li>
                 <li><a href="/guide/guides.qmd#documents-templates">Documents & templates</a></li>
-                <li><a href="/guide/guides.qmd#model-documentation">Model documentation</a></li>
-              </ul>
-              <ul class="footer-user-guides-column-3">
+                <li><a href="/guide/guides.qmd#model-documentation">Documentation</a></li>
+                <li><a href="/guide/guides.qmd#model-validation">Validation</a></li>
                 <li><a href="/guide/guides.qmd#reporting">Reporting</a></li>
                 <li><a href="/guide/guides.qmd#monitoring">Monitoring</a></li>
                 <li><a href="/guide/guides.qmd#attestation">Attestation</a></li>
               </ul>
             </div>
           </div>
       - text: |
-          <div class="footer-section">
-            <div class="footer-heading">Library</div>
-            <ul>
-              <li><a href="/developer/validmind-library.qmd#for-model-development">For developers</a></li>
-              <li><a href="/developer/validmind-library.qmd#for-model-validation">For validators</a></li>
-              <li><a href="/developer/validmind-library.qmd#try-the-code-samples">Code samples</a></li>
-              <li><a href="/validmind/validmind.qmd">Python API</a></li>
-              <li><a href="/reference/validmind-rest-api-vm.qmd">Public REST API</a></li>
-            </ul>
+          <div class="footer-section footer-library">
+            <div class="footer-heading">ValidMind Library</div>
+            <div class="footer-user-guides-columns">
+              <ul class="footer-user-guides-column-1">
+                <li><a href="/developer/validmind-library.qmd#quickstart">Quickstarts</a></li>
+                <li><a href="/developer/validmind-library.qmd#development">Development tutorial</a></li>
+                <li><a href="/developer/validmind-library.qmd#validation">Validation tutorial</a></li>
+              </ul>
+              <ul class="footer-user-guides-column-2">
+                <li><a href="/developer/how-to/testing-overview.qmd">Run tests & test suites</a></li>
+                <li><a href="/developer/how-to/feature-overview.qmd">Use library features</a></li>
+                <li><a href="/developer/samples-jupyter-notebooks.qmd">Code samples</a></li>
+                <li><a href="/validmind/validmind.qmd">Python API</a></li>
+                <li><a href="/reference/validmind-rest-api-vm.qmd">Public REST API</a></li>
+              </ul>
+            </div>
           </div>
       - text: |
           <div class="footer-section">
@@ -241,6 +247,7 @@ website:
               <li><a href="/support/support.qmd">Get help</a></li>
             </ul>
           </div>
+    right:
       - text: |
           <div class="footer-section">
             <div class="footer-heading">Community</div>
@@ -251,7 +258,6 @@ website:
               <li><a href="https://validmind.com/blog/"><i class="fa-solid fa-blog"></i> Blog</a></li>
             </ul>
           </div>
-    right: |
 
 format:
   html:

diff --git a/site/about/contributing/style-guide/conventions.qmd b/site/about/contributing/style-guide/conventions.qmd
@@ -29,8 +29,8 @@ While the {{< var vm.product >}} community spans far and wide, its heart finds i
 
 | Correct | Incorrect | 
 |------|-----|
-|   Register models in the inventory  |  Inventory model registration  |
-|   Working with the model inventory  |  Use the model inventory  |
+|   Register records in the inventory  |  Inventory record registration  |
+|   Working with the inventory  |  Use the inventory  |
 |   Developer reference  |  Articles for developers  |
 : **Titles** examples {.hover}
 
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ Using a markdown button also enables you to link to to the `.qmd` path instead o
 
     <!-- AT THE END OF YOUR .QMD PAGE -->
     <!-- FOOTNOTES -->
-    [^1]: [Register models in the inventory](/guide/model-inventory/register-models-in-inventory.qmd)
+    [^1]: [Register records in the inventory](/guide/inventory/register-records-in-inventory.qmd)
 
     [^2]: [Manage model stages](manage-model-stages.qmd)
 
@@ -187,28 +187,30 @@ Using a markdown button also enables you to link to to the `.qmd` path instead o
   You can use Quarto's ability to display conditional content[^7] to do both in the same file:
 
   ```markdown
-  To view model activity:
+  To view record activity:
 
   <!-- EMBEDDED FOOTNOTES FOR STANDARD USER GUIDES -->
   :::: {.content-visible unless-format="revealjs"}
   1. In the left sidebar, click **{{< fa cubes >}} Inventory**.
 
-  1. Select a model by clicking on it or find your model by applying a filter or searching for it.^[[Working with the model inventory](/guide/model-inventory/working-with-model-inventory.qmd#search-filter-and-sort-models)]
+  1. Select a record or find your record by applying a filter or searching for it.^[[Working with the inventory](/guide/inventory/working-with-the-inventory.qmd#search-filter-and-sort-records)]
 
-  1. In the expanded sidebar that appears for your model, click **{{< fa wifi >}} Model Activity**.
+  1. In the expanded sidebar that appears for your record, click **{{< fa wifi >}} Activity**.
 
   ::::
 
   <!-- INLINE LINKS FOR REVEALJS TRAINING -->
   :::: {.content-hidden unless-format="revealjs"}
   1. In the left sidebar, click **{{< fa cubes >}} Inventory**.
 
-  1. Select a model by clicking on it or [find your model by applying a filter or searching for it](/guide/model-inventory/working-with-model-inventory.qmd#search-filter-and-sort-models).
+  1. Select a record or [find your record by applying a filter or searching for it](/guide/inventory/working-with-the-inventory.qmd#search-filter-and-sort-records){target="_blank"}.
+
+  1. In the expanded sidebar that appears for your record, click **{{< fa wifi >}} Activity**.
 
-  1. In the expanded sidebar that appears for your model, click **{{< fa wifi >}} Model Activity**.
   ::::
+
   ```
-  | Inline links in training | Footnotes in user guides | 
+  | Inline links in training | Footnotes in user guides |
   |------|-----|
   | ![Example of inline links in training materials](training_inline-links.png){fig-alt="A screenshot showing an example of inline links in training materials" .screenshot group="links"} | ![Example of margin footnotes in a user guide](user-guide_footenotes.png){fig-alt="A screenshot showing an example of margin footnotes in a user guide" .screenshot group="links"} |
   : **Inline vs footnotes links** examples {.hover}

diff --git a/site/about/glossary/_attestation.qmd b/site/about/glossary/_attestation.qmd
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ attestation
 : A formal process where attestation participants certify key model information at a specific time. Attestation is part of your audit trail and confirms that governance, documentation, and control requirements are met.
 
 attestation instance
-: The invocation of the attestation process on the {{< var validmind.platform >}}. Created when the attestation is triggered by the schedule you set up, it includes a snapshot with model activity and artifacts, questionnaire responses and review status, forming a full record of the review and approval process. 
+: The invocation of the attestation process on the {{< var validmind.platform >}}. Created when the attestation is triggered by the schedule you set up, it includes a snapshot with record activity and artifacts, questionnaire responses and review status, forming a full record of the review and approval process. 
 
 attestation participant
 : A user who participates in the attestation workflow as a submitter, reviewer, or approver. Submitters are assigned from model stakeholders; reviewers and approvers are assigned from organizational roles.

diff --git a/site/about/glossary/_models.qmd b/site/about/glossary/_models.qmd
@@ -47,10 +47,10 @@ For example, consequences of unmitigated model risk can include adverse outcomes
 model risk management (MRM)
 : A structured approach to identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring risks arising from the use of quantitative and qualitative models within an organization. Ensures that models are developed, validated, and used appropriately, with robust controls in place. Encompasses practices such as maintaining a model inventory, conducting periodic validations, and ensuring proper documentation.
 
-model vendor
-: A company that develops, documents, and sells models to financial institutions.
+model vendor, record vendor
+: A company that develops, documents, and sells models or records to financial institutions.
 
-<span id="vendor-model">vendor model<span>
-: A model created by an external source, such as a model vendor.
+<span id="vendor-model">vendor model, vendor record<span>
+: A model or record created by an external source, such as a vendor.
 
 
diff --git a/site/about/overview-model-risk-management.qmd b/site/about/overview-model-risk-management.qmd
@@ -215,7 +215,7 @@ By integrating these features, {{< var vm.product >}} provides a comprehensive s
 
 <!-- FOOTNOTES -->
 
-[^1]: [Working with the model inventory](/guide/model-inventory/working-with-model-inventory.qmd)
+[^1]: [Working with the inventory](/guide/inventory/working-with-the-inventory.qmd)
 
 [^2]: [Preparing validation reports](/guide/model-validation/preparing-validation-reports.qmd)
 

diff --git a/site/about/use-cases/eu-ai-act.qmd b/site/about/use-cases/eu-ai-act.qmd
@@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ Integrate all components into a complete compliance workflow addressing Articles
    **EUR-Lex:**<br>
    [EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1689)
 
-[^2]: [Manage model inventory fields](/guide/model-inventory/manage-model-inventory-fields.qmd)
+[^2]: [Manage inventory fields](/guide/inventory/manage-inventory-fields.qmd)
 
 [^3]: [Setting up workflows](/guide/workflows/setting-up-workflows.qmd)
 
@@ -255,7 +255,7 @@ Integrate all components into a complete compliance workflow addressing Articles
 
 [^15]: [Working with model documentation](/guide/model-documentation/working-with-model-documentation.qmd)
 
-[^16]: [Working with the model inventory](/guide/model-inventory/working-with-model-inventory.qmd)
+[^16]: [Working with the inventory](/guide/inventory/working-with-the-inventory.qmd)
 
 [^17]: [Ongoing monitoring](/guide/monitoring/ongoing-monitoring.qmd)
 
diff --git a/site/about/use-cases/sr-11-7.qmd b/site/about/use-cases/sr-11-7.qmd
@@ -203,9 +203,9 @@ Establish governance framework aligned to SR 11-7.
    **Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System:**<br>
    [SR 11-7: Guidance on Model Risk Management](https://www.federalreserve.gov/supervisionreg/srletters/sr1107.htm)
 
-[^2]: [Manage model inventory fields](/guide/model-inventory/manage-model-inventory-fields.qmd)
+[^2]: [Manage inventory fields](/guide/inventory/manage-inventory-fields.qmd)
 
-[^3]: [Working with the model inventory](/guide/model-inventory/working-with-model-inventory.qmd)
+[^3]: [Working with the inventory](/guide/inventory/working-with-the-inventory.qmd)
 
 [^4]: [Working with document templates](/guide/templates/working-with-document-templates.qmd)
 

diff --git a/site/about/use-cases/ss1-23.qmd b/site/about/use-cases/ss1-23.qmd
@@ -210,9 +210,9 @@ Document your proportionality assessment and how it influences your MRM framewor
    **Bank of England:**<br>
    [SS1/23 – Model risk management principles for banks](https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/prudential-regulation/publication/2023/may/model-risk-management-principles-for-banks-ss)
 
-[^2]: [Manage model inventory fields](/guide/model-inventory/manage-model-inventory-fields.qmd)
+[^2]: [Manage inventory fields](/guide/inventory/manage-inventory-fields.qmd)
 
-[^3]: [Working with the model inventory](/guide/model-inventory/working-with-model-inventory.qmd)
+[^3]: [Working with the inventory](/guide/inventory/working-with-the-inventory.qmd)
 
 [^4]: [Manage permissions](/guide/configuration/manage-permissions.qmd)
 

diff --git a/site/developer/model-documentation/install-and-initialize-validmind-for-r.qmd b/site/developer/model-documentation/install-and-initialize-validmind-for-r.qmd
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Use the ValidMind R package to document and validate models built in R. The pack
 - [x] {{< var link.login >}}
 - [x] The model you want to connect to is registered in the model inventory.[^1]
 - [x] The model document has a template applied.[^2]
-- [x] You are the model owner, model validator, or another model stakeholder with write access to the model's documents.[^3]
+- [x] You are the record owner, model validator, or another model stakeholder with write access to the model's documents.[^3]
 
 :::
 
@@ -220,8 +220,8 @@ pip install -U numba
 
 <!-- FOOTNOTES -->
 
-[^1]: [Register models in the inventory](/guide/model-inventory/register-models-in-inventory.qmd)
+[^1]: [Register records in the inventory](/guide/inventory/register-records-in-inventory.qmd)
 
 [^2]: [Working with templates](/guide/templates/working-with-document-templates.qmd)
 
-[^3]: [Manage model stakeholders](/guide/model-inventory/edit-model-inventory-fields.qmd#manage-model-stakeholders)
+[^3]: [Manage inventory record stakeholders](/guide/inventory/edit-inventory-fields.qmd#manage-inventory-record-stakeholders)
diff --git a/site/developer/model-documentation/install-and-initialize-validmind-library.qmd b/site/developer/model-documentation/install-and-initialize-validmind-library.qmd
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ listing:
 - [x] {{< var link.login >}}
 - [x] The model you want to connect to is registered in the model inventory.[^1]
 - [x] The model document has a template applied.[^2]
-- [x] You are the model owner, model validator, or another model stakeholder with write access to the model's documents.[^3]
+- [x] You are the record owner, model validator, or another model stakeholder with write access to the model's documents.[^3]
 
 ::: {.callout}
 The {{< var validmind.developer >}} requires access to the data sources where relevant datasets and model files are stored in order to help you run tests.
@@ -74,6 +74,8 @@ A template must already be applied to your selected document to populate test re
 
 :::
 
+<span id="install-validmind"></span>
+
 ### Install the {{< var vm.developer >}}
 
 To install the {{< var vm.developer >}}:
@@ -109,6 +111,8 @@ After you run the code snippet in your environment, the {{< var validmind.develo
 
 :::
 
+<span id="upgrade-validmind"></span>
+
 ## Upgrade the {{< var validmind.developer >}}
 
 After installing the {{< var validmind.developer >}},[^8] you'll want to periodically make sure you are on the latest version to access any new features and other enhancements:
@@ -142,17 +146,17 @@ Version: 2.11.0
 
 <!-- FOOTNOTES -->
 
-[^1]: [Register models in the inventory](/guide/model-inventory/register-models-in-inventory.qmd)
+[^1]: [Register records in the inventory](/guide/inventory/register-records-in-inventory.qmd)
 
 [^2]: [Working with templates](/guide/templates/working-with-document-templates.qmd)
 
-[^3]: [Manage model stakeholders](/guide/model-inventory/edit-model-inventory-fields.qmd#manage-model-stakeholders)
+[^3]: [Manage inventory record stakeholders](/guide/inventory/edit-inventory-fields.qmd#manage-inventory-record-stakeholders)
 
-[^4]: [Working with the model inventory](/guide/model-inventory/working-with-model-inventory.qmd#search-filter-and-sort-models)
+[^4]: [Working with the inventory](/guide/inventory/working-with-the-inventory.qmd#search-filter-and-sort-records)
 
 [^5]: [Working with model documents](/guide/templates/working-with-model-documents.qmd)
 
-[^6]: [Upgrade the {{< var validmind.developer >}}](#upgrade-the)
+[^6]: [Upgrade the {{< var validmind.developer >}}](#upgrade-validmind)
 
 [^7]: [Ongoing monitoring](/guide/monitoring/ongoing-monitoring.qmd)
 

diff --git a/site/developer/model-documentation/store-credentials-in-env-file.qmd b/site/developer/model-documentation/store-credentials-in-env-file.qmd
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ Keeping model credentials in a separate file also allows for precise access cont
 
 - [x] {{< var link.login >}}
 - [x] The model is registered in the model inventory.[^1]
-- [x] You are the model owner, model validator, or another model stakeholder with sufficient permissions to perform the tasks in this guide.[^2]
+- [x] You are the record owner, model validator, or another model stakeholder with sufficient permissions to perform the tasks in this guide.[^2]
 
 ::: {.callout}
 Before you follow the steps on this page, we recommend that you first complete our introductory guide on how to [Install and initialize the {{< var validmind.developer >}}](/developer/model-documentation/install-and-initialize-validmind-library.qmd).
@@ -153,11 +153,11 @@ c. Run the cell.
 
 <!-- FOOTNOTES -->
 
-[^1]: [Register models in the inventory](/guide/model-inventory/register-models-in-inventory.qmd)
+[^1]: [Register records in the inventory](/guide/inventory/register-records-in-inventory.qmd)
 
-[^2]: [Manage model stakeholders](/guide/model-inventory/edit-model-inventory-fields.qmd#manage-model-stakeholders)
+[^2]: [Manage inventory record stakeholders](/guide/inventory/edit-inventory-fields.qmd#manage-inventory-record-stakeholders)
 
-[^3]: [Working with the model inventory](/guide/model-inventory/working-with-model-inventory.qmd#search-filter-and-sort-models)
+[^3]: [Working with the inventory](/guide/inventory/working-with-the-inventory.qmd#search-filter-and-sort-records)
 
 [^4]: [Working with model documents](/guide/templates/working-with-model-documents.qmd)
 
@@ -188,8 +188,8 @@ c. Run the cell.
 
 [^6]: [Use credentials in your Jupyter Notebook](#use-credentials-in-your-jupyter-notebook)
 
-[^7]: [Install and initialize the {{< var validmind.developer >}}](/developer/model-documentation/install-and-initialize-validmind-library.qmd#install-the)
+[^7]: [Install and initialize the {{< var validmind.developer >}}](/developer/model-documentation/install-and-initialize-validmind-library.qmd#install-validmind)
 
 [^8]: [Enable monitoring](/guide/monitoring/enable-monitoring.qmd)
 
-[^9]: [Install and initialize the {{< var validmind.developer >}}](/developer/model-documentation/install-and-initialize-validmind-library.qmd#install-the)
+[^9]: [Install and initialize the {{< var validmind.developer >}}](/developer/model-documentation/install-and-initialize-validmind-library.qmd#upgrade-validmind)