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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, September 25, 2025 The Legal Aspects of Records Management 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Webinar Statewide
The law has a great impact on records. It influences how we manage them, access them, secure them, and how long we keep them. This course will explore how statutory laws and court decisions affect records management programs and the importance of a good records management program in protecting your organization during law suits. 
 
This workshop will: 
  • Explain the legal requirements of a records management program;
  • Review federal and state laws that greatly impact records management 
  • Review court cases that affect records management; 
  • Explain how the legal discovery process works;
  • Explain the consequences of not preserving records; and 
  • Provide practical steps for going forward.
 Jennifer O'Neill, Monica Hauck-Whealton General Records Management Register
Thursday, October 9, 2025 Local Government Records as Resources for K-12 Educators 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Webinar Statewide

With the NYS Education Department’s introduction of the Seal of Civic Readiness, school districts and educators are seeking community partners to assist their students in fulfilling the requirements for this new graduation seal. Local government archives are uniquely situated as repositories of invaluable historical knowledge and records as well as important locations within their communities. Join us as we present the guidelines and learning standards for achieving this seal and discuss the opportunities for local governments to make their records available to educators and provide students with engaging learning experiences.

 Jordan Jace Historical Records Register
Thursday, November 13, 2025 Ask Us Anything About Digital Imaging 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Webinar Statewide

Is your local government or state agency thinking about imaging records and you don't know where to start? Want to know more about deciding whether certain records should be scanned? Do you want to learn more about scanning specifications like file format, resolution, and color? This Ask Us Anything is for you!

 Jamie Brinkman, Michael Martin Imaging and Microfilming, Imaging Register
Thursday, December 18, 2025 Introduction to Managing Audiovisual Records 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Webinar Statewide

This webinar is an introduction to the management of audiovisual records. We will discuss what makes these records unique, learn about some of the records management challenges they pose and what can be done about them. We will take a look at the different kinds of audiovisual records you will likely encounter, their storage and retrieval, when and how to reformat and migrate them, as well as other related issues.

 

 Laura Montgomery, Sarah Durling Electronic Records, Active Records Register