Logo for e-Records conference

e-Records 2024: Early Bird Rate Extended!

We have less than 40 seats available for the 2024 e-Records conference on November 22 in Austin. Don’t miss out! The early bird rate of $85 has been extended to November 8. Register now and save $15 on a full day of training and networking. Be sure to visit the conference webpage to read about…

A Fujifilm camera sits on an off-white background with the lens pointed to the lower left corner of the frame.

See What Develops with Our Imaging Services Department

One of the ways we at the State and Local Records Management Division (SLRM) assist state agencies and local governments in ensuring records and information are accessible for the short-, medium-, and long-term is by operating a full-service, cost-recovery image conversion center, the Imaging Services Department. We recently asked Imaging Services Supervisor Jacqueline Jacobs and…

Image of 2024 e-Records conference brand with text stating "registration open." Also features agency brands for TSLAC and DIR.

Registration for e-Records 2024 Now Open!

When: Friday, November 22, 2024Where: Commons Conference Center in Austin, Texas Registration for the 2024 e-Records Conference is now open! You can register through the registration portal. You can also visit the event portal at this link: tsl.texas.gov/slrm/training/registration24. To launch registration, click “For Attendees.” Be sure to visit the conference webpage to read about our…

Sam Houston

FAQs and Answers About Permanent Records

In the State and Local Records Management Division (SLRM) here at TSLAC, we receive a lot of questions in regard to permanent records. “Why do they need to be saved?” “How should permanent records be stored?” “What do we do if there is any damage?” To begin to answer these questions, it helps to learn…

A vinyl record on a blue background with the words Off the Record and the TSLAC logo in white.

Off the Record: AI

Welcome back to our occasional series “Off the Record,” a curated collection of articles we found interesting on a broad range of topics, some which are directly related to records management and others which might share common themes. No, we didn’t write these articles—hence the name of this series, “Off the Record”— but, fortunately, we…

The words "You Ask, We Answer" over two puzzle pieces labeled "Q" and "A" as well as the TSLAC logo.

Classifying AI-Generated Records

There’s no denying that AI (artificial intelligence) is the buzzword du jour. Have you ever wondered how to classify records generated by AI on your retention schedule? Whether or not your government entity is actively using AI, it’s a question worth considering. What is AI and Why Would My Government Entity Use it? According to…

Grouping of faceless people connected by series of dots.

2024 Local Government Records Management Officer Meeting

You are cordially invited to the annual Local Government Records Management Officer meeting. Calling all records management officers and records professionals serving local governments across Texas! Texas State Library and Archives (TSLAC) wants to meet with you. Due to the size of this meeting and geography, this event will be held via Zoom. When: Thursday,…