We will be hosting a Federal Web 2.0 "Jam Session" for Federal Agency records management and web management staff to discuss Federal uses of Web 2.0 technology. The Jam Session will include a discussion among participants of current uses of Web 2.0 technologies within agencies. This is an information gathering exercise to determine how these … Continue reading Opportunity for Federal Agencies to Discuss Web 2.0 Records
2009 RM Self-Assessment Report Released!
Today's post comes to us from Laurence Brewer, Director of the Life Cycle Management Division in the Modern Records Program. Today we released our findings from the 2009 Records Management Self-Assessment. Check it out here. In September 2009, we required all agencies to assess their own records management programs to determine how compliant they are … Continue reading 2009 RM Self-Assessment Report Released!
Congratulations LC! And ‘tweets’ can be Federal records too
Congratulations to our colleagues at the Library of Congress on their recent announcement of their acquisition of the complete archive of Twitter. This certainly represents a unique and compelling addition to their collection, and we very much share in their excitement. In light of a comment by an LC official, I would like to … Continue reading Congratulations LC! And ‘tweets’ can be Federal records too
RACO 2010 Update
We have all been working hard on putting together a great RACO program for this year's event on May 12. We've already announced our keynote speaker will be Cass R. Sunstein, Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at OMB. The rest of the program is coming together as well. We are planning … Continue reading RACO 2010 Update
Participate in our Archives.gov Web Redesign!
We are redesigning Archives.gov to make it easier and quicker for you to find the information you need as part of NARA's Flagship Open Government Initiative. We want your opinions to help us to design a website that you find easier to use. Feel free to show us how you would organize our web site … Continue reading Participate in our Archives.gov Web Redesign!
Archivist testifies about Open Government and Records Management
The Archivist of the United States, David S. Ferriero, testified on March 23, 2010, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. During a hearing entitled, "Removing the Shroud of Secrecy: Making Government More Transparent and Accountable," Mr. Ferriero spoke about the National Archives' responsibilities for records … Continue reading Archivist testifies about Open Government and Records Management
News from the Field
Today's post comes to us from Matthew Eidson, Supervisory Archives Specialist in the National Archives Permanent Records Capture Section. Let the drums roll and tape ticker . . . it’s my pleasure to introduce to you a new segment on Records Express that I’m (rather uncreatively calling) “News from the Field”. My name is Matt … Continue reading News from the Field
RACO 2010 Keynote Announced
We are pleased to announce that Cass R. Sunstein, Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at OMB will keynote the 22nd Annual RACO Conference to be held May 12, 2010 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. The theme for this year's RACO is Managing the Records of an Open … Continue reading RACO 2010 Keynote Announced
NARA’s 22nd Annual Records Administration Conference (RACO 2010)
Today's post comes to us from Susan Cummings, Deputy Director of Modern Records Programs As we launch Records Express, we can’t forget the reason we started it in 2009 – to announce andshare updates about our annual Records Administration Conference – RACO! The theme for RACO 2010 here in DC on May 12th, as well … Continue reading NARA’s 22nd Annual Records Administration Conference (RACO 2010)
Welcome Back!
As you can see, we've redesigned the RACO 2009 blog a bit. Now, under the name of Records Express, we will use this blog to discuss all things related to Federal records management and the National Archives and Records Administration. This includes everything from talking about new ERM policy and guidance to soliciting advice and … Continue reading Welcome Back!