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Training and Classes

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A broad range of records management training is provided at no charge by RMD. The training is scheduled on a regular basis or will be provided at any state or local government office for groups of 10 or more attendees. Customized records management training and management briefings are also available. Contact RMD for more information about our visiting your location.

Introduction to Managing Public Records and Records Retention and Disposition

This session covers the statutory definition of records and records management, and the reasoning behind a records management program. The requirements of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) are covered. The role of the Arizona State Archives is also discussed as well as records confidentiality and the commercial use of public records. Also discussed is the creation, interpretation, modification and use of records retention and records disposition schedules. Record series, retention periods, historical records and records series "cut-offs" are explained along with procedures for destroying records. Classes at the Records Management Center include a tour of the facilities.

(View Current Roster)  Class Type: Workshop - Intended Audience: Public Employee

Thursday, June 14, 2012
9:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM

Phoenix - Records Management Center - ASLAPR

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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
9:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM

Phoenix - Records Management Center - ASLAPR

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Wednesday, November 07, 2012
9:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM

Phoenix - Records Management Center - ASLAPR

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Managing Electronic Records for State and Local Governments

Electronic records are creating new challenges for custodians of public records.  Aimed at all computer users this session discusses things to watch out for when storing records solely on electronic media and things that you can do to ensure that your records will be protected.  There is also a discussion of e-mail, how it fits into the public records laws, and how it should be managed.

(View Current Roster)  Class Type: Workshop - Intended Audience: Public Employee

Thursday, June 14, 2012
1:00:00 PM - 4:00:00 PM

Phoenix - Records Management Center - ASLAPR

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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
1:00:00 PM - 4:00:00 PM

Phoenix - Records Management Center - ASLAPR

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Wednesday, November 07, 2012
1:00:00 PM - 4:00:00 PM

Phoenix - Records Management Center - ASLAPR

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Managing Government Records in Any Format (Paper or Electronic)
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Each of these trainings will cover the following areas of Records Management: Arizona Revised Statutes and public records, records management policies and practices, records series and retention periods, confidentiality issues, historical records, and destruction of public records. Introduction to Managing Public Records / Records Retention and Disposition - This session covers the statutory definition of records and records management, and the reasoning behind a records management program. The requirements of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) are covered, as well as records confidentiality and the commercial use of public records. We will discuss the creation, interpretation, modification and use of records retention and disposition schedules. Record series, retention periods, historical records, and record series “cutoffs” are explained, along with procedures for destroying records. Electronic Records Management for State and Local Governments - Electronic records are creating new challenges for custodians of public records. Aimed at all computer users this discusses things to watch out for when storing records solely on electronic media and things you can do to ensure that your records will be protected. There is also a discussion on e-mail and Social Networking, and how they fit into the public records laws and how these records should be managed.

(View Current Roster)  Class Type: Workshop - Intended Audience: Records Professional

Tuesday, May 22, 2012
2:00:00 PM - 4:00:00 PM

Yuma - Yuma City Hall

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
1:00:00 PM - 3:00:00 PM

Surprise - Surprise Town Hall Auditorium

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
1:00:00 PM - 3:00:00 PM

Tucson - Tucson - Thomas O Price Complex

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