Using Personal Email for Government Business is a Bad Idea – Here’s Why

We’ve all recently read about several government officials using personal email accounts or email servers to conduct government business.  But they are not alone by any means – a recent survey of 412 high-level government employees conducted by Atlantic Media’s Government Executive Meeting Group revealed that approximately one-third of the employees surveyed said they sometimes…

e-Records 2025 Call for Presentations

Proposals due July 25 The annual e-Records conference will be held Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Commons Conference Center in Austin, Texas. Our theme is Preserve the Past, Power the Future. This event is organized by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) and co-sponsored with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)…

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RIM-Brain: Romantic Comedies

How do I love the records management implications of romantic comedies? Let me count the ways. Here in the Records Management Assistance Unit, Records and Information Management (RIM) often lingers in our minds, driving us to distraction—specifically, when we’re trying to relax and enjoy some pop culture. As Valentine’s Day approaches, here are two movies…

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Remote Training for State Agencies!

We are excited to announce that we will be conducting free introductory records management classes via Zoom for state agencies on: These classes are free for government employees in Texas. Visit our training page for registration instructions. NOTE: Your confirmation may be delayed. We are reviewing and approving registrants. If you have any questions, please reach out…

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Remote Training for Local Governments!

We are excited to announce that we will be conducting free introductory records management classes via Zoom for local governments on: These classes are free for local government employees in Texas. Visit our training page for registration instructions. Class Description Records Management Basics for Local Governments – 3-Hour Webinar This course is an abbreviated mashup of our…