We are excited to announce that we will be conducting free introductory records management classes via Zoom for state agencies and local governments on:

• State Agencies: Records Management Basics
  • Monday, April 19, 2021 – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (CT) – Register here!
• Local Governments: Records Management Basics
  • Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (CT) – Register here!

These classes are free for government employees in Texas. Visit our training page for registration instructions each month.

Class Description

Records Management Basics for State Agencies – 1.5 Hour Webinar

Learn the basic concepts of records management: legal obligations, definitions, and how to use a retention schedule. We will also cover the disposition process for how to handle records at the end of their life cycle. This course is intended for state agency Records Management Officers and Liaisons, state employees who are new to records management, or anyone seeking a refresher on the topic.

Records Management Basics for Local Governments – 3-Hour Webinar

This course is an abbreviated mashup of our traditional in-person classes for local governments: Introduction to Records Management and Managing Electronic Records. Two days condensed to three hours! Attendees will learn the basic concepts of records management: legal obligations, definitions, and how to read a retention schedule. This course is intended for local government Records Management Officers, elected county officials, and other local government employees involved in the management of records.

Registration

Register for a class by completing the applicable form:

• State Agencies: Register here!
• Local Governments: Register here!

For more information about these classes, visit our training page, send an email to rm_trng @ tsl.texas.gov, or contact your analyst.