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…
by Erica Rice How long should you keep records documenting the copyright of an original work of authorship? Records documenting the copyright status of original works are administratively valuable when it comes to crafting licensing agreements, drafting acceptable use notices, responding to infringement lawsuits, etc. For Texas state universities, the answer is simple: follow the…
If you’ve spent any amount of time perusing the local government retention schedules on our website—it is fair to assume this is the case if you’re reading this post in the first place—then you may have noticed in the Remarks section of certain record series a warning to “review before disposal…for historical reasons”. Have you…