Workshops and Webinars
Records Management Analysts conduct in-person and virtual workshops for state government agencies, local government agencies, and state-supported institutions of higher education in North Carolina. There is no fee for these workshops, and a certificate of attendance can be provided upon request. Our virtual workshops are held on Zoom or Teams, but we are willing to use a different platform as provided by the host.
Workshop announcements are posted to The G.S. 132 Files. If you would like to schedule a customized workshop for your agency, please email recordsmanagement@dncr.nc.gov or contact an analyst.
Our standard workshops provide guidance on both electronic and paper records. These include:
An introduction to the maintenance, retention, and disposition of public records based on the General Schedule for Local Government Agencies and local program schedules. Topics include an overview of public records law, principles of records management, maintaining confidential records, record retention and disposition schedules, electronic records, and scanning public records.
An introduction to the maintenance, retention, and disposition of public records based on the Functional Schedule for North Carolina State Agencies. Topics include an overview of public records law, principles of records management, maintaining confidential records, record retention and disposition schedules, electronic records, and scanning public records.
Tips and tricks for how to make your filing system work for you. Covers inventories, file naming conventions, retention-based organization, and best practices for managing electronic files.
A deep-dive on electronic records and their unique management challenges. Covers best practices for file naming and formats, organizing tips, and other helpful tools. Addresses the management and retention of digital communications and social media. Goes over implementing an electronic records policy and how to transfer electronic records to the State Archives.
How to protect your agency’s essential records – the records needed in the direct aftermath of an emergency. Focuses on distinguishing between nonessential and essential records, the benefits of disaster preparedness plans, and how to identify and manage risks.