The National Archives and Records Administration * Southwest Region
Announces New Records Management Courses
 
As part of National Archives and Records Administration's (NARA) mission to ensure ready access to essential evidence that documents the rights of American citizens, the actions of Federal officials, and the national experience, NARA has developed an exciting new curriculum of records management courses designed to meet the changing Federal recordkeeping environment.
 
Along with new and revised subject-matter content, we have also completely redesigned our course presentation.  The new curriculum is highly interactive incorporating improved adult learning techniques.  
 
These courses are open to non-federal participants.  While courses focus on Federal records keeping the concepts may be beneficial in other settings.

Registration closes two weeks prior to the scheduled date for the workshop. 

Records Management Fundamentals  (Knowledge Area 1)
This course provides an overview of the basic concepts and practices of managing records. It covers the variety of activities at each stage of the records life cycle: creation, maintenance and use, and disposition. (1 day )
January 20, 2005, Fort Worth, TX  -  Registration closes January 6
April 11, 2005, New Orleans, LA
August 16, 2005, Houston, TX 
September 2, 2005, Fort Worth, TX
 
Creating and Maintaining Agency Business Information (Knowledge Area 2)
This course focuses on the development and implementation of policies and procedures for adequate and proper documentation of agency business.   It demonstrates how recordkeeping requirements for creating and maintaining records can improve the economy and efficiency of agency operations. (2 days)
February 8-9, 2005, Fort Worth, TX 
July 19-20, 2005, San Antonio, TX 
August 2-3, 2005, Oklahoma City, OK 
September 6-7, 2005, Fort Worth, TX 
 
Records Scheduling  (Knowledge Area 3)
What do you do with information and records that you no longer need for business purposes? How you schedule your records determines the basis for meeting your agencies operating, fiscal and legal needs. Find out the legal requirements and practical advantages in scheduling records and the disposition practices necessary to meet an agency's business needs, with this overview of agency and NARA responsibilities. (2 days)
July 7-8, 2005, Houston, TX 
September 8-9, 2005, Fort Worth, TX
 
Records Schedule Implementation  (Knowledge Area 4)
How do you use an approved records schedule?  Using a records retention schedule or records manual is easier than you think.  This course provides an overview of how to apply the General Records Schedule and NARA approved record schedules to Federal agency records.  It covers the steps involved in the disposition of records, including destroying temporary records, transferring temporary records to of-site storage, and transferring permanent records to the National Archives  (2 days)
 
February 10-11, 2005, Fort Worth, TX 
July 21-22, 2005, San Antonio, TX 
August 4-5, 2005, Oklahoma City, OK 
September 12-13, 2005, Fort Worth, TX 
 
Asset and Risk Management  (Knowledge Area 5)
Are records valuable assets to your agency business process? Of course! How you manage your assets by applying appropriate records management procedures is a critical element of risk management in any organization. Learn the fundamentals of risk management and cost benefit analysis and how they relate to maintaining a viable records management program. This course is designed to raise the awareness of risk situations and provide managers with the decision-making tools they need to address current and future program needs. (2 days)
April 19-20, 2005, Fort Worth, TX 
June 14-15, 2005, Little Rock, AR 
June 29-30, 2005, Galveston, TX
September 14-15, 2005, Fort Worth, TX
 
Records Management Program Development  (Knowledge Area 6)
How effective is your agency's records management program?  This course covers the concepts and practices involved in developing a successful management program and subsequent evaluations.  You will learn how to market and promote your program including the development of a training program for all levels of agency staff. (1 day)
April 21, 2005 Fort Worth, TX 
June 16, 2005, Little Rock, AR 
July 1, 2005, Galveston, TX         
September 16, 2005, Fort Worth, TX 
 
Other Courses :
 
Electronic Records Issues
 
A one day seminar designed to focus on the concepts of Electronic Records Management, plus NARA's regulations and guidance on electronic records.
 
January 28, 2005, Houston, TX    
April 12, 2005, New Orleans, LA 
August 17, 2005, Houston, TX 
 
Mission Critical: Vital Records
 
A one day seminar discussing the identification and protection of essential agency records that protect the legal and financial rights of the Government and those affected by Government activities in a national security emergency or other emergency or disaster situations.  (1 day)
 
January 27, 2005, Houston, TX 
May 10, 2005, New Orleans, LA 
May 24, 2005, Oklahoma City, OK 
 
For more information contact: John Garza at 817-207-6315 or email: [log in to unmask]

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