Introduction to Records and Information Management course

Judalyn Leung — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:56:14 +0000

How long will it take you find a file on your shared drive and identify the FINAL version of the file? What records should be kept? Where should you safely store these files and how long should you keep them? These are just some of the challenges that we often face in organizing and managing complex business records and information as it can be a little intimidating.

This course offers a practical information to implementing the vital elements of records management. You will learn why records management is important, identify and manage business records and understand the system of records retention. This course also offers helpful guidance on how to better manage email and other electronic records, know the most appropriate tools for file storing and sharing, and learn who to call.

Rachelle Ross will be leading the course. She is the Records and Information Officer at the University of Manitoba, working out of the Access and Privacy Office. Rachelle has a MA in Archival Studies, and over 15 years’ experience working in archival and records management roles in public and private institutions in Manitoba.

Join us on a new session of the Introduction to Records and Information Management course next week!

Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025

Time: 1:30 to 4:00 PM

Location: Archives & Special Collections Classroom, 330 Elizabeth Dafoe Library, Fort Garry Campus

Registration closes: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

To register, please contact fippa [at] umanitoba [dot] ca.

Records, Information and Data – Oh My!

Judalyn Leung — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:11:38 +0000

Are your file shares haunted by the ghosts of WordPerfect past? What is a business record? When is data a record? When is information a data? Where should you keep and store all the things to keep them safe and accessible?

Does finding a file on your shared drive involve such a detailed investigation that you feel like Sherlock Holmes catching Moriarty when you find the final Final FINAL draft?

If you are unsure of where and how to start managing your office’s records and information, join us for this half day session. You’ll be introduced to the approved retention rules for university business records so you learn what information needs to be kept, and what can be destroyed, and the University-managed options for storage. You’ll learn where to find helpful guidance and tips and tricks, and learn who to call.