The Texas Record

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The records management assistance unit at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) receives many questions from state agencies when it comes to recertifying retention schedules. Let’s look at what archives considers when reviewing a record. What is t he purpose of the record?

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IG Guru

APRIL 27, 2021

The post The Governance and Recordkeeping Around the World Newsletter April 2021 Edition available via Library and Archives Canada appeared first on IG GURU. Check out the post here.

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The Texas Record

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The Archives and information services division at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has a sophisticated electronic records processes. Many agencies who submit their records to the Archives, may not know how their records are incorporated into TSLAC’s archival inventory.

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The Texas Record

JANUARY 7, 2021

Case 1: Our records management compliance files are from the 1990s or earlier. ? Case 2: We have several ordinances and/or letters from different periods instead of one document that has all our records management policy information. ? Are you in a similar situation to one or more of the cases presented below? ?

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IG Guru

MAY 11, 2022

The post Access-to-info system at Library and Archives Canada in ‘bleak state’: watchdog via Times Colonist appeared first on IG GURU. Check out the article here.

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ARMA International

APRIL 28, 2022

In the field of records management, there are logistical and large-scale projects that can challenge and perplex RIM professionals. The Office of Archives and Records (OAR) is the official repository for the records of the ANO. The following image was taken by Dr. Emilie Gagnet Leumas. Hurricane Ida Preparations.

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The Texas Record

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) and the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) are offering a bountiful harvest of free and low-cost learning opportunities in October. 10/03 DIR Technology Showcase- Data Storage & Digital Archives. Mark your calendars! Hosted by DIR. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES.

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The Texas Record

OCTOBER 18, 2019

As a person who recently earned a job as a Government Information Analyst with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC), I had no idea how complex records management would be. SLR 504 and 508 forms, Records Management Officer (RMO), inventories, etc., Responsibilities in records management.

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The Texas Record

JULY 15, 2019

Classes are being held at our main location, Lorenzo de Zavala Archives and Library building, 1201 Brazos St., Introduction to Records Management – Full Day Workshop. Learn the basic concepts of records management: legal obligations, definitions, and how to read a retention schedule. Austin, TX 78701.

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The Schedule

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With a delayed start, please welcome this year’s talented Society of American Archivists Records Management Committee. The colloquium will highlight three of our favorite experts in the archives, records, and information fields. Records Management Annual Section Meeting, July 2024!

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IG Guru

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The Virginia Assoc of Govt Archives & Records Managers Virtual Conference is scheduled October 28 and registration is open. The post Webinar: Virginia Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators on October 28th 9am-12:30pm appeared first on IG GURU. The ½ day virtual conference (9 a.m. –

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The Schedule

OCTOBER 17, 2017

And, now for our much awaited series: Resourceful Records Managers! This month we meet George Despres, the Program Director for University Records Management at Brandeis University. What led you to choose your current career in Records Management? I also received my records management certification (CRM).

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The Texas Record

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Classes are being held at the Lorenzo de Zavala Archives and Library building, 1201 Brazos St., Introduction to Records Management – Full Day Workshop. Learn the basic concepts of records management: legal obligations, definitions, and how to read a retention schedule. Austin, TX 78701. Course descriptions.

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IG Guru

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Impacts of the Cloud on Records Management and ArchivesA book edited by Salvador P. Barragan (San Jose State University) Introduction “The Library of Babel” is a short story conceiving of a universe in the form of a nearly infinite library containing all possible books.

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The Schedule

JANUARY 8, 2018

Hello Readers: My name is Elizabeth and I’m the Archivist for Records Management at the Bentley Historical Library for the University of Michigan. In my role, I am responsible for the development of a records management program that will fit – and ultimately benefit – the University. Easy-peasy!

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The Schedule

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The amazing Krista Oldham answers our records management focused questions! What led you to choose your current career in Records Management? When I took the job I really was not expecting records management to appeal to me as much as it did. How did you first become interested in Records Management?

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The Texas Record

OCTOBER 7, 2020

In late September, we lost an iconic figure in the library and archives field. TSLAC Director Mark Smith shared his thoughts on the Director’s Report blog , but we wanted to add a little more context on how Dr. David Gracy impacted our work in the records management unit. “For the TSLAC Records Center David B.

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Gimmal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Facilitate Compliance and Governance : Use metadata to automate records management processes, apply retention policies, and ensure regulatory compliance. For instance, in a SharePoint environment: Without Folders : All documents reside in a single library, but with metadata tags like document type, department, or project name.

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The Texas Record

AUGUST 20, 2020

Our theme is Records Are Virtually Everywhere. This event is organized by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) and co-sponsored with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) to promote electronic records management in Texas government.

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The Texas Record

APRIL 5, 2021

TSLAC: It seems like there is a cohesive relationship between the city’s records management program and the archives. We hope to interview the city’s RMO someday, but can you tell us from your perspective what are the fruits of the labor of two very dedicated records and archives professionals?

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The Schedule

DECEMBER 19, 2019

This testimonial about the intersections of archives and records management comes from Elizabeth McGorty, Archivist & Records Manager for Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation. Architectural drawings are considered both a corporate record (as defined by our policies) and material of archival value.

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The Schedule

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

As Jessika knows, I’ve hesitated to participate in her series on Resourceful Records Managers because I suffer from a bit of imposter syndrome. But I don’t actually manage records as a part of my job, hence my imposter syndrome. But I don’t actually manage records as a part of my job, hence my imposter syndrome.

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The Schedule

OCTOBER 3, 2019

I have plenty of personal and some anecdotal evidence that good records management contributes to good archives. But with enough people demonstrating a desire to explore these intersections, I decided one good avenue to pursue would be collecting testimonials from practitioners who see the value of RM to archival work.

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The Schedule

MAY 9, 2018

Our most recent records manager profile: Eira Tansey, Digital Archivist/Records Manager at the University of Cincinnati ! What led you to choose your current career in Records Management? Do you or did you have a mentor who has helped you in the Records Management field?

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The Texas Record

MAY 14, 2020

The LGRA requires all local governments to file information about their records management program with the Director and State Librarian, Mark Smith, at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC). The responsibility of accepting compliance documents falls to our = Records Management Assistance unit.

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The Schedule

APRIL 20, 2018

Today’s post is mainly in response to “ Digital Media and the Case of the Missing Archives ,” written by Danielle Tcholakian who in turn seems to have been inspired by an article in the Columbia Journalism Review. The expectation of action on the part of institutions such as the Library of Congress was frustrating.

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The Schedule

JUNE 22, 2017

Our third Resourceful Records Manager! Alex Toner, University of Pittsburgh, University Records Manager. What led you to choose your current career in Records Management? I was serving as the archives and records manager in the Office of the University Registrar when my current position became available.

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CILIP

JULY 16, 2024

Celebrating apprenticeship success in Lancashire CILIP Pathways has provided end point assessment for apprentices at Lancashire Libraries since its launch in 2019. This year CILIP Pathways celebrated three years of assessing Level 3 Library, information and archive services assistant apprenticeship.

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The Schedule

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The Records Management Section (RMS) Steering Committee exists to direct and focus the annual business of the section, as well as to foster connections and professional growth amongst section members. Alex is the University Records Manager at the University of Pittsburgh, where he has worked for five years. Toner, Chair.

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The Texas Record

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

We are pleased to announce the State Records Management Education Materials have been updated and are available on the Records Management Interagency Coordinating Council (RMICC) website. Also, the council determined a need for a second document to address legislators’ and legislative records.

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The Schedule

OCTOBER 28, 2019

This testimonial about the intersections of archives and records management comes from Jenna Cooper, Records Analyst at the Austin History Center. Bridging the gap between records managers and archivists is critical to preserving the historical record. It seems so obvious, right?

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The Schedule

OCTOBER 9, 2019

For this installment about the intersections between archivists and records managers, we have a perspective from the business world: I work for a southeast bank. Upon needing to vacate a building as the lease was ending, we explored the “archives” of the bank.

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The Schedule

MARCH 6, 2019

The following is a RMS guest post by Maarja Krusten, a retired Federal government historian who worked on records, archives, and historical research assignments and served for 14 years as an archivist in NARA’s Office of Presidential Libraries. . In 1940, the Pension Bureau transferred the records to the National Archives.

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The Texas Record

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Classes are being held at the Lorenzo de Zavala Library and Archives Building, Tocker Learning Center, 1201 Brazos St., Introduction to Records Management – Full Day Workshop. Learn how to apply records management principles to records through face-to-face instruction and hands-on activities.

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The Texas Record

APRIL 11, 2018

Classes are being held at the Lorenzo de Zavala Library and Archives Building, Tocker Learning Center, 1201 Brazos St., Introduction to Records Management – Full Day Workshop. Learn how to apply records management principles to records through face-to-face instruction and hands-on activities.

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The Texas Record

MARCH 18, 2020

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is taking several actions to promote public safety, mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 (corona virus), and maintain our high standards for public service. For ongoing updates, continue monitoring The Texas Record blog and our agency’s website: [link].

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The Schedule

APRIL 8, 2019

In honor of Records and Information Management (RIM) Month, I did a little analysis of the membership of SAA’s Records Management Section. I began this project in February by looking at the members signed up for the Records Management Section on SAA’s Connect community.

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