Managing Public Records

for State Agencies

Introduction

Welcome to the Government Records Branch's (GRB) introductory records management online tutorial. This tutorial will take about 45 minutes to read through and includes brief quizzes along the way. You may leave the tutorial at any time; just be aware of the last page you read, so you can return to that page when you return. This tutorial is based on the Managing Public Records workshop also offered by the GRB. The information covered in this tutorial is intended as an introduction to your responsibilities in records management as a state employee. Additional tutorials are available covering more advanced topics that may be relevant to your position in state government. If you have questions or would like more information, please visit the GRB Web site to locate the appropriate contact information.

Objectives

This tutorial will cover:

• Public Records Laws
• Records Management Principles
• Values of Public Records
• Vital Records Protection
• Managing Public Records using a Records Retention and Disposition Schedule
• Brief Overview
• Electronic Records Management:
• E-mail Management
• Scanning Public Records
• Disaster Preparedness
• Your Responsibilities Regarding Public Access and the Daily Management of Your Records

 

 

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