Basics of Managing Records

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Basics of Managing Records

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This session gives all state and local government employees a quick overview of how to manage the records (electronic and paper) that they create and receive each day.

It covers:

  1. What is a public record?
  2. How long do records need to be kept?
  3. What can be destroyed and what goes to the State Archives?
  4. How can Washington State Archives help your agency?
  5. Where can I learn more about managing records?

This session also satisfies the records retention portion of Open Government Trainings Act requirements for Elected/Appointed Officials, Public Records Officers, and Records Officers/Managers.

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