The 2010 Records Management Self-Assessment Report has been released and is now available on our website (.pdf). Recall that in May 2010, we issued the mandatory annual records management self-assessment (RMSA) to Federal agencies. This followed the pilot self-assessment that was completed in 2009. The goal of the self-assessment is to determine whether Federal agencies are … Continue reading 2010 Records Management Self-Assessment Report Released
Author: Arian D Ravanbakhsh
Unauthorized Destruction
These are two words that records managers never want to hear. An unauthorized destruction occurs when records are destroyed or deleted in any of the following cases: Without an approved disposition; When the record has been approved for permanent retention; Prior to the end of the approved retention period (unless order by a court); When … Continue reading Unauthorized Destruction
February FRC/BRIDG Meeting to be Repeated February 22
We will repeat yesterday's FRC Forum/NARA BRIDG meeting on February 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM -12:00 PM, because of the high interest from our customers in the topics that were discussed. This repeat session will be available as a Genesys teleconference only. If you are interested in attending the Genesys teleconference, please see the instructions … Continue reading February FRC/BRIDG Meeting to be Repeated February 22
Next BRIDG Meeting on February 16
Please mark your calendars for the next BRIDG meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 16, 2011. The meeting will be at the National Archives and Records Administration downtown building, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in the Jefferson Conference Room. Please enter on the Constitution Avenue side of the building. The meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. and … Continue reading Next BRIDG Meeting on February 16
Do You Like the Spotlight?
Today's post comes to us from Laurence Brewer, Director of the Life Cycle Management Division in the Modern Records Program. If you do, RACO 2011 is your chance to talk to a captive audience about your agency's records and information management successes! This year's RACO Conference will be held in May in Washington, D.C. and will feature … Continue reading Do You Like the Spotlight?
Thrive on innovation? The Archivist Achievement Awards Wants You
If you're searching for the perfect forum to showcase your agency's most innovative records management initiatives or projects from the past year, look no further. We have the perfect forum: The Archivist Achievement Awards at RACO 2011! The Archivist Achievement Awards remains one of the most highly-anticipated segments at our annual RACO conference. At last year's … Continue reading Thrive on innovation? The Archivist Achievement Awards Wants You
Retirement of Dr. Michael Kurtz
A week ago today, Dr. Michael Kurtz, the Assistant Archivist for Records Services – Washington, DC (NW), announced his retirement effective March 3, 2011. His retirement comes after 37 years of dedicated Public Service, all of it at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). As you might imagine, all of us at NARA will … Continue reading Retirement of Dr. Michael Kurtz
Do you know about ISO TC46/SC11?
As you may know, NARA is a regular contributor in the development of records management standards. One of the standards groups that NARA actively participates with is the International Standards Organization (ISO) and specifically TC46/SC11 (archives and records management). TC46/SC11 is an ISO subcommittee comprised of representatives from over 20 member nations, which voluntarily develop … Continue reading Do you know about ISO TC46/SC11?
2010 Census Records Scheduling Update
Given public interest in the records accumulated during Census 2010, we are making the 2010 Census Records Schedule and the accompanying NARA appraisal of the records available for review and comment. An earlier discussion about the issues surrounding the appraisal process and the 2010 Census records appeared on this blog in May. The schedule lists … Continue reading 2010 Census Records Scheduling Update
New FAQ on the site today!
For many, many, many years we have been answering calls and e-mails from you, the records schedulers, about when a change to an existing schedule can be done without submitting a new SF 115, and when a revised one is needed. For the most part, we've been able to answer your questions clearly, but there … Continue reading New FAQ on the site today!