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

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)

About the awards!

Today's post comes to us from Susan Cummings, Deputy Director of Modern Records Programs One of the highlights of RACO is the presentation of the Archivist Achievement Awards. These awards recognize Federal agencies who have achieved some notable success in their records managenent programs or activities that have significantly benefited the agency as a whole. … Continue reading About the awards!

Previewing the Program: PM Sessions

After lunch, RACO 2009 will focus on practical case studies and examples of social media already being used by our colleagues in the Federal government. These sessions will provide both background on policy development and real-world examples of how these collaborative tools are already being used in a variety of ways. Jeffrey Levy, Director of … Continue reading Previewing the Program: PM Sessions

Previewing the Program: AM Sessions

A week from now, RACO 2009 will be underway. We've already highlighted the keynote speaker Beth Noveck. But what can you expect from the rest of our program? Let's take a more detailed look at the morning sessions. First on the schedule is the welcome from fellow blogger Laurence Brewer. Laurence will open RACO 2009 … Continue reading Previewing the Program: AM Sessions