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. During e-Records 2020 Brian Thomas, an Electronic Records Specialist at TSLAC, presented “What…
When most people think of archives, the first thing that comes to mind is Indiana Jones swinging on vines and storing artifacts in giant rooms. While that is an interesting popular image, the archives and archivists here at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) are the protectors of documented history. The State Archives…
Contributing Author: Normel ChatmonRecords Analyst Fort Bend ISD Police Department September is National Preparedness Month. However, for some local governments, being prepared may be challenging—especially in the records world and specifically, in ISD police department records. So the question to all of Texas independent school district police departments: is your records management department prepared for…
Overhauling a records management system can be a daunting task. Understanding what worked previously, what didn’t work, and what new programs to implement are all elements in an office records management overhaul. There are a range of things to consider when revamping your records management program, including inventory, security, and disposition projects. Overhauling a records…
Does the word “Disposition” terrify you? When you hear the word “Disposition,” do you tilt your head like a confused puppy? Well, you’re not alone! Because disposition can be daunting task – I’m looking at you, Mr. and Mrs. Permanent Until Not Permanent – we have decided to give our local governments and state agencies…
These days, the word “telecommunication” or, as it’s more commonly referred, “telecommuting” is something everyone is hearing. But what is telecommuting anyway, and how does it apply to records management? Telecommunication means communication over a distance by telephone, cable, or broadcasting. For most people, this means working from home on a desktop or laptop computer.…
Last week, Bonnie Zuber and I were given the opportunity to speak to various local entities about managing electronic records. To say it was lively would be an understatement! Thank you all for being engaged with our material and thinking of innovative solutions to managing electronic records. Bonnie and I felt more than welcome by…
Julia Caruso’s talk, “Pitfalls and Positives of eWorkflows, eSignatures, and eStoarage,” was a treasure trove of the do’s and don’ts for implementing a new electronic database system. Her program was one of the longest programs for a reason — the materialization of a new database must be well thought out and it is imperative that…