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Information Governance and the Records Lifecycle

The Texas Record

When we talk about records management on this blog, we often use the “R.I.M.” In a nutshell, this is information governance. ARMA defines “information governance” as “the overarching and coordinating strategy for all organizational information. Source: Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

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Guest Blog: Kay Steed, State Agency RMO

The Texas Record

We are excited to launch a new blog series featuring records management personnel in Texas sharing their experiences in the field. As the Office Manager at Library Development Division at TSLAC, I was told that I needed to do a records inventory. We have started developing plans for an Information Governance Initiative.

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ESI, ROT, and LBJ – Thoughts on Data Management While Visiting the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library: eDiscovery Trends

eDiscovery Daily

Editor’s Note: If you love to read blogs about eDiscovery, you’ve undoubtedly read posts and articles by Jim Gill. Jim’s post below highlights the importance of information governance and the need for data discovery to manage increasing volumes of data (as we discussed during this webcast last month).

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Unwrapping the Archives

The Texas Record

While that is an interesting popular image, the archives and archivists here at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) are the protectors of documented history. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission. One of RMA’s own contributed to the selection. million years ago).

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Copyright Records

The Texas Record

State agencies may want to consider adding a similar series to their schedule, and local governments may consider adopting an internal amendment to address copyright records. Some local governments and state agencies choose to retain copyright records permanently, as this obviates the need to perform complicated expiration date calculations.

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How to Approach an Office Records Management Overhaul

The Texas Record

Compliance with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC). When conducting a records management overhaul, an important step is to make sure your local government or state agency is in compliance with TSLAC. Local governments must have a policy depending on the type local government. Form SLR 508.

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#CILIPSGoGreen ? planting seeds of inspiration

CILIP

CILIPSGoGreen has been running since the summer, helping to surface and share sustainability success stories from libraries and information services across Scotland. Our #CILIPSGoGreen activities so far include: Sharing an in-depth video interview with Glasgow Seed Library about the social and environmental impact of their work.