Earlier this year, former analyst Gina Cervantes and I were invited to the lovely Guenther Street office of the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) to present a class on managing electronic records. It was a lovely experience and a bond between TSLAC and SARA was forged. Last month, SARA came up to Austin to visit…
Author: Michael Shea Greetings Texas records movers and shakers. I have an announcement – I will be leaving the State Records Center on 4/19 to start a new position at the Texas Workforce Commission. First, it has been an honor to be the State Records Center Manager over the last seven plus years. It is…
If you are looking to enter the field or make a transition into records and information management, the State and Local Records Management (SLRM) division is looking to fill positions for three government information analysts and one administrative assistant. Check out the formal job descriptions for these opportunities and links to apply on our agency’s…
Author: Michael Shea The history of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission began in the 1830s when Texas was still a Republic. In 1909, the Texas Library and Historical Commission was created to direct the State Library, aid and encourage public libraries, and collect materials related to Texas history. In 1947, the Texas Legislature…
I knew when joining the RMA unit that there was the occasional workday at the State Records Center. (I read about it on this blog!) This was a feature not a bug for me. So, when Sarah put out a call for extra hands for a workday at the State Records Center, I jumped on…
We were pleased to see our own State Records Center building on Shoal Creek featured on the local radio station KUT 90.5 this morning. We were also pleased to see the comparison to the final scenes in the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark. Manager Michael Shea was interviewed and provided a tour to the…
Author: Michael Shea Howdy Blog Readers! It’s time for an SRC update, whether you want one or not. (OH, YOU WANT ONE) I am decidedly NOT a math guy, though I have to admit that my penchant for numbers has evolved in my position here. One tool that has been fantastic for my use is…
Author: Michael Shea “SNAP!” That was the crisp sound of tape being removed from the doughnut boxes as staff exchanged groggy good mornings inside Dock #1 on Friday morning before the sun even came up on March 24th. It might have a been a good day to stay in and reflect on our achievements and…