Posts pertaining to local governments (counties, cities, school districts, special districts, etc.)
In this edition of Remarkable Records, we are going to look at photographs that document local governments and state agencies. Photographs capture a moment in time as a visual representation that represent infrastructure, events, and people that help to shape the state we are now. Local Governments El Paso, ca. 1880 (El Paso Historical Society)…
The State Agency Coordinating Committee, Records and Information Management (SACCRIM) is a group for records leaders to get together to discuss recommended opportunities, organizations, strategies, and more! SACCRIM is recommended by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) because it is a free opportunity to hear and discuss with one another your records program…
Since 1972, the State and Local Records Management Division (SLRM) has operated the State Records Center (SRC) on Shoal Creek Boulevard in Austin. The original building included space to store more than 152,000 cubic feet of records, with an extension added in 1986 providing another 232,000 cubic square feet of storage for state agencies and…
If you’ve ever been involved in records management, you know that disposition can be harder than putting socks on a rooster. Retention-conscious folders and a good file plan are great tools to set yourself up for success, but you might run into an issue: What happens when we can’t predict the trigger date of a…
Have you ever saved drafts of a record like correspondence, a publication, or report to prepare it for its final form? Suddenly you’re left with edited, superseded copies that were saved in an effort to reach its finalized version. So, what happens to these lingering copies? If you have ever skimmed the retention schedules for…
This could be you. We still have spots available in each of our local government records management classes being held in Austin, Texas next week. If you’re able to attend with the short notice, seize this opportunity to receive training. This is your chance to learn more about records management concepts and requirements in a…
Publications and public relations, two purposes with similar actions yet perform two different functions in their execution. In records designation both publication and public relations records can become mixed up due to the similarities such as how the records dispense out information, but the overall business tasks of each is what makes them distinct from…
This could be you. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting local government classes on: Each class is $24 per person, per day. Class size is limited to 40 people, so register today! Classes will be held at the Barbara Jordan State Office Building – 1601 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701. Course Descriptions Introduction to…