General Information, Eligibility, and Entitlement Manual
RAIN 20090318
Records and Archives In the News is a compilation of news stories related to
records and archives management.
From deeds of yore, a window to history
Boston Globe - United States
It is part of a collection of records, now on display in Plymouth at the
nation's oldest registry of deeds, that document land transactions dating
back to <
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/03/16/from_deeds_of_yore_a_window_to_history
>
Miller’s bill hurts all info requests
Herald Zeitung - New Braunfels,TX,USA
By putting the onus on the public and setting a measure for determining
whether a records request is abusive, Miller’s bill also would allow the
government ...<
http://herald-zeitung.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d4911b2d7e4e3e95&-session=HeraldZeitung:<http://herald-zeitung.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d4911b2d7e4e3e95&-session=HeraldZeitung:42F949F707bdd015E5SIM32AB5D8>
Vermont archives are undergoing a move - and moving to keep up ...
Barre Montpelier Times Argus - Barre,VT,USA
The state archives have merged with the Public Records Division of the
state ... and in some cases microfilmed, said state Archivist Gregory
Sanford, ...<
http://www.timesargus.com/article/20090316/NEWS02/903160334/0/NEWS02>
<http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/84400/>
Doc management not just about regulation, conference told
Computerworld New Zealand - Auckland,New Zealand
South Taranaki District Council (STDC) has implemented an improved records
management function using Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server (MOSS) 2007 as
a ...<
http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/1F8A5810D27DFB48CC25757B00107E24>
FBI still plans to build on site — eventually
The Winchester Star - Winchester,VA,USA
“This new complex will improve records management efficiency and provide
reliable and secure electronic data storage of FBI records worldwide. ...<
http://www.winchesterstar.com/showarticle_new.php?sID=6&foldername=20090317&file=FBI_article.html
>
Rare Civil War flags will be restored with grant
Coon Rapids ECM Publishers - Coon Rapids,MN,USA
In addition to the flags, nearly 1000 artifacts, ranging from diaries and
letters to musical instruments, edged weaponry, photographs and
statearchives ...<
http://hometownsource.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8433&Itemid=1
>
Wyoming launches database of old newspapers
KTVQ-TV - Billings,MT,USA
The pages were scanned from microfilm at the State Archives. The
onlinearchive includes such defunct publications as The Cheyenne Daily
Leader,<http://www.ktvq.com/Global/story.asp?S=10014605>
Flaws abound in FOIA if Obama wants to fix them
The Associated Press
In August 2007, the US Special Operations Command rejected AP's request for
the document, which it said was "properly and currently classified. ...
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http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gE0adrhLlVtLiwr_AtIk3mJ4pPtQD96VRTI01
>
‘Hiding Legacy papers a crime’
Business Mirror - Philippines
The bank insurer said last week it had classified about P6 billion in
deposit accounts as “doubtful,” and they will have to be subject to
further scrutiny ...
<
http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/top-news/7629-hiding-legacy-papers-a-crime.html
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Copyright is a national security issue, says US
VNUNet.com - UK
... request to view papers related to ACTA on the ground that they are
"classified in the interest of national security pursuant to Executive
Order 12958". ...
<http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2238597/copyright-national-security>
Making The Case For 'Litigation Preparedness' In A Down Market
Linex Legal - London,UK
By eliminating personal or unnecessary data, companies can reduce their
data storage needs and eliminate servers and other storage devices. ...
<http://www.linexlegal.com/transit.php?content_id=83972&id8=1>
House moves to make federal info more accessible
The Associated Press
The legislation, approved by a voice vote, would require the Archivist of
the United States to develop standards for the way federal agencies treat...
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http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gPQcEYNAMLENqW4i24dnouygMS5gD96VUVJ00
>
City to create heritage sports collection
Surrey Leader - BC, Canada
Good sport: Peter Johnson, curator-archivist at the Surrey Museum and
Archives, shows off the current sporting collection, which includes
lacrosse and ...
<
http://www.bclocalnews.com/surrey_area/surreyleader/lifestyles/41377009.html
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Archives officials urge caution on declassification policy
GovExec.com - Washington,DC,USA
... rather than overhaul the practices under former President George W.
Bush, a National Archives and Records Administration official said on
Monday. ...
<http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=42274&dcn=todaysnews>
Modern-day genealogists need to fix mistakes
Mormon Times - Salt Lake City,UT,USA
"You can delete because you have the archives. You can restore because you
have the archives." Vilburn said people shouldn't worry if a name is not
always ...
<http://www.mormontimes.com/mormon_living/family_history/?id=6758>
NARA wants new catalog
ResourceShelf - USA
The National Archives and Records Administration wants information on how
to replace the centralized system used to share and manage its holdings....
<http://www.resourceshelf.com/2009/03/16/nara-wants-new-catalog/>
U. archive reaches 1000 nature recordings
Salt Lake Tribune - United States
AP The University of Utah's Western Soundscape Archive has collected 1000
natural sounds found in the western United States. The collection includes
sounds ...
<http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_11932268>
What Happens to the Archives of Defunct Newspapers?
Slate - USA
When newspapers fold, what happens to their archives? They usually wind up
at a competing paper or in a library. In the last quarter of the 20 th
century, ...
<http://www.slate.com/id/2213954/>
Uncertainty shrouds photography legend's archive
Amateur Photographer - UK
The Western Mail reports that discussions are taking place over the future
of the photographer's archive which is owned by the Philip Jones
Griffiths...
<
http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/Uncertainty_shrouds_photography_legends_archive_news_278814.html
>
Defense digs out of documents in Bear Stearns case
Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA
Prosecutors countered that the defense had failed to meet its obligation to
produce computer files and other information still in its possession. ...
<
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--bearstearns-inves0316mar16,0,3946127.story
>
Tales of the Tobique preserves region's history on paper
Victoria Star - Grand Falls,NB,Canada
Glass noted a variety of the historic photographs are on display at the
pharmacy and copies of the images in the book are also available.
<http://victoriastar.canadaeast.com/sports/article/606503>
Rare Trove of Army Medical Photos Heads to Flickr
Wired News - USA
Mike Rhode, the museum's head archivist, is working to make tens of
thousands of those images, which have been buried in the museum's archive,
available on ...
<http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/03/medarchives.html>
Granite claims former employee was leaking trade secrets for ...
The Patriot Ledger - Quincy,MA,USA
By Jon Chesto A fast-growing Quincy telecom firm has sued one of its former
employees, alleging that the sales representative leaked confidential
client ...
<
http://www.patriotledger.com/business/x1537600618/Granite-claims-former-employee-was-leaking-trade-secrets-for-several-years
>
Statesman publisher: "We help protect democracy"
KTVB - Boise,ID,USA
Yandell specializes in preserving newpapers at the State Archives. "The
further back it goes my interest piques more and more and more," he said....
<
http://www.ktvb.com/news/business/stories/ktvbn-mar1709-newspapers.4402f749.html
>
Safeguarding sensitive data
Officer.com - USA
Walker says after arduous review of computer coding and records, management
was able to identify who accessed the information and set about its process
for ...
<
http://www.officer.com/print/Law-Enforcement-Technology/Safeguarding-sensitive-data/1$45825
>
Robin Hood: More Hoodlum Than Hero?
KIROtv.com - Seattle,WA,USA
LONDON -- A British academic says he's found proof Britain's legendary
outlaw Robin Hood wasn't as popular as folklore suggests. Julian Luxford
said a newly ...
<http://www.kirotv.com/irresistible/18938121/detail.html>
New Record-Keeping And Reporting Obligations In Effect For Real ...
Mondaq News Alerts (registration) - London,UK
Failure to comply with these record keeping, client identification or
reporting requirements can lead to criminal charges, conviction for which
could result ...
<http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=76160>
Indiana must play catch-up in online records action
Indianapolis Star - United States
The report found that many important public documents -- political campaign
contributions, disciplinary actions against doctors and lawyers and ...
<http://www.indystar.com/article/20090318/OPINION04/903180317/1038/OPINION04
>
Vigo County records are on the move again
Terre Haute Tribune Star - Terre Haute,IN,USA
By Howard Greninger TERRE HAUTE — More than four years after moving
county records out of the historic Vigo County Courthouse to allow for a
renovation ...
<http://www.tribstar.com/news/local_story_076232944.html?keyword=topstory>
Is Obama CCing Bush?
Mother Jones - San Francisco,CA,USA
The National Security Archive has sued every president since Reagan over
email archiving. In its latest filing (PDF), the National Security Archive
calls ...
<http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2009/02/obama-ccing-bush>
The war injury photos you’re not allowed to see
The Observers - Paris,France
A gruesome and fascinating collection of army photographs is to be made
available online thanks to an American archivist. The images date back to
the ...<
http://observers.france24.com/en/content/20090318-war-injury-photos-not-allowed-see-army-censor-archive-x-ray
>
Kodak photo archives to be shown in the UK
CrunchGear - Brooklyn,NY,USA
by Dave Freeman on March 18, 2009 As you can well imagine, Kodak has built
up an incredibly complete archive tracking the evolution of photography....
<
http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/03/18/kodak-photo-archives-to-be-shown-in-the-uk/
>
Auction hunter finds personal data
WAVY-TV - Portsmouth,VA,USA
In addition to shredding documents, WAVY News 10 will be collecting food
for the area Foodbanks - so please donate a non-perishable food item.
<
http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_wavy_williamsburg_Auctionhunterfindspersonaldata_20090317
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