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The New York State Archives offers archives and records management training statewide. If your preferred workshop is not available, please contact us at archtrain@nysed.gov to request it. See our workshop catalog for a complete list of titles.

All State Archives workshops are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

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Date Workshop Title Time Workshop Type Region Description Presenter Workshop Topic Register
Thursday, March 21, 2024 What Does the Genealogist Want from You? And How to Provide It 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Webinar Statewide

Genealogist are, by far, the largest user group of New York State local government historical records. This webinar will help local government officials understand what the genealogist is looking for and why. It will provide tips and strategies on records access that help make things easier for you and the genealogist.

David Lowry Historical Records Register
Thursday, April 4, 2024 Ask Us Anything About Records Management Policies 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Webinar Statewide

April is National Records Management Month and the State Archives is marking the occasion by holding a forum where state agencies and local governments can ask their most pressing questions about creating and using records management policies and procedures.

Panelists for this event will consist of New York State Archives staff in Local Government Advisory Services & Scheduling and State Agency Services.

Come prepared with your questions or just join us to hear what others want to know and learn more about this topic.

If you’d like, you can send in your question early to recmgmt@nysed.gov with the subject line “Ask Us Anything” and we’ll answer them during the webinar.

 

Jennifer O'Neill, Monica Hauck-Whealton, Sarah Durling General Records Management, Policies and Procedures, Program Administration Register
Thursday, May 16, 2024 Introduction to Electronic Records Management 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Webinar Statewide
This webinar will introduce the basic principles of electronic records management. One of the biggest challenges facing records and office managers is the complexity of issues surrounding the management of electronic records. The manager’s goal should be to determine the most efficient way to manage electronic records so that access for their entire retention period is ensured.
This webinar focuses on how to:
  • Manage electronic record keeping systems of varied sizes and types
  • File and maintain access to electronic records
  • Control the retention and disposition of electronic records
  • Develop security and other management controls over electronic records
  • Preserve electronic records over long periods of time
 
Michael Martin, Vincent Commisso Electronic Records, Questions for IT Register
Thursday, June 6, 2024 Developing Office Schedules 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Webinar Statewide

This session is intended to help State Agencies and Local Governments develop office schedules that they can use to simplify records retention.  You will learn:

  • What office schedules are
  • Why they're effective
  • How to start creating one to meet your organization's needs
Arthur Siegel, Sarah Durling Policies and Procedures, Retention and Disposition Register