SAA RMS Coffee Chat – Building & Maintaining Relationships in your Organization Friday, March 24th at 2:00-3:00pm EST

SAA RMS Coffee Chat – Building & Maintaining Relationships in your OrganizationFriday, March 24th at 2:00-3:00pm EST Register in advance for this meeting below:

https://ksu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkcu6grzkpGNU5JFrlViVdWQ5dHNL56E43

Please join the SAA Records Management section on Friday, March 24^th at 2:00pm EST for a coffee chat on Building & Maintaining Relationships in your Organization. Presenters Jen Haney Conover and Tina Ratcliff are two experienced local government records managers in Ohio. While both hail from local government, this presentation will convey valuable information for a records manager in any type of institution. And whether you are a brand-new records manager working to establish professional relationship foundations in your institution, or interested in strengthening those already made, this coffee chat will have information to help you!

Jen Haney Conover is the Director of Records Management/Archives for Warren County, Ohio, where she has overseen all aspects of the county’s records management, archival and microfilm/imaging operations since 2013.  Jen received her B.A. in history with a minor in music history from Miami University and completed her graduate education at Wright State University with a M.A. in Public History. In her spare time, she is an active runner, completing 2-3 half marathons a year, loves live music and spending time with her husband Brian, daughter Lottie, and labradoodle, Striker.

Tina Ratcliff has worked for the Montgomery County Records Center & Archives in Dayton, Ohio, for the past twenty-eight years.  She has been the Montgomery County Records & Information Manager since 2011.  She is the current chair of the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board, the central body for historical records planning in the State of Ohio.  She enjoys hiking and reading.

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Opportunity to Join the RMS Steering Committee – Self-Nominations Encouraged!

Are you seeking an opportunity to expand your network and get further involved in the records management community? If so, come join the RMS Steering Committee! Please consider nominating yourself or a colleague for one of these positions:

• Vice Chair/Chair-Elect
• Steering Committee (3-year term)
• Steering Committee (3-year term)
• Steering Committee (2-year term)
• Steering Committee (1-year term)
• Steering Committee (1-year term)

Candidates must be members of SAA and this Section at the time of nomination. We encourage candidates of all experience levels and institution types to nominate. 

If interested, please submit a brief biography and candidate statement (1-2 paragraphs) describing your interest in serving on the Steering Committee by Monday, May 30, 2022.  You can submit your interest, along with any questions, to: Krista Oldham, Chair – koldham@tamu.edu

2022 SAA Records Management Section Virtual Colloquium, April 25th 1-3 EST!

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The SAA Records Management Section invites you to attend our free (!) RIM month virtual colloquium highlighting records and information management issues. Mark your calendars for April 25th, 2022 1pm-3pm EST.

We will have 3 wonderful presenters share their work in lighting round fashion!  30 minutes will be allocated for discussion and questions following the presentations. 

All are welcome to attend. 

Full schedule

Presenters: 

Alston Cobourn, University Archivist,  East Carolina University, Amy Bright, University Records Manager, East Carolina University

Resolving Records Management Challenges through Educational Outreach

We will present on the challenges we face regarding records management responsibilities on our campus. Our presentation will include the educational outreach efforts we are undertaking to address these challenges and improve employees’ understanding of their legal and ethical obligations. Additionally, we will discuss our attempts to seek cooperation from administration in incorporating the capstone approach to email.

Cara DeSimone, Archives Technician, NPS Southeast Archeological Center

Shovel to Shelf: Government Records in Federal Archeology

This lightning talk will introduce attendees to governmental archeology projects and highlight some of the challenges and adventures in handling this unique category of materials. Specific topics include a brief overview of federal archeological projects (“shovel to shelf”); a look at applicable regulations and legislature; and the active interplay of records and archives in this complex field.

Curtis J. Hill, University Records Management Officer at Penn State University 

Building a Collaborative Records Management Program

My presentation will be an overview of strategies and experiences that were successful in building a collaborative and effective RM Program. It will also include examples of shortcomings and opportunities to learn from those. The focus will be program & team building, collaboration with peers /subject matter experts, and then stakeholders development. I’ll use examples of projects with IT & Archives, as well as team building opportunities & internal RM initiatives. Lastly, I’ll briefly explain how to engage stakeholders for records management, especially during leadership transitions.

2022 SAA Records Management Section Virtual Colloquium – Call for Submissions!

For Records and Information Management month (April), we are seeking proposals for 5-7 minute presentations on the topic of records management. The colloquium will be scheduled for the later half of April working with presenters availability. If you are interested in presenting or participating please complete the following survey questions regarding the colloquium no later than March 4th, 2022. We will notify presenters the week of March 14, 2022.

The event will be free!

Send any questions or concerns to saarecordsmanagement@gmail.com or committee chair, Krista Oldham (koldham@library.tamu.edu)

Please find the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfSqdD598WZUR-hLrl7a5mV1VbR_VbtS6UDv6aO8jW0Mgacw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Building Alliances Pt. 3, Implementation and Leveraging Microsoft 365 (M365) to Manage Your Organizations Records

Building Alliances – Part 3, Implementation and Leveraging Microsoft 365 (M365) to Manage Your Organizations Records. Join us January 21, 2022, 1:30-2:30pm E.S.T.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://ksu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkc-6urjotE9IJiT3HDbwLCOm7Ez3lQueg

Ryan Leimkuehler, University Records Manager at Kansas State University and David Brown, Archivist and Head of Records Management Services as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will continue their discussions on how to establish Archives and Records Management Programs through the formation of strategic cross organizational alliances. Our January discussion will focus upon successfully deploying M365 in your organization and utilizing it functionalities in support of records management.

M365 provides various platforms and a powerful suite of tools with the potential to significantly improve how your organization collaborates and utilizes information. The implementation of M365 transforms how information is created, shared, organized, managed, and retrieved within Microsoft platforms such as SharePoint Online, MS Teams, OneDrive, and Exchange Online.  

M365 can be a confusing landscape with multiple options to complete tasks and little official guidance about when and where to adopt new capabilities. That is why it is essential to understand how to utilize the tools and features to improve collaboration and work processes while promoting compliance through the management and control of information.

Ryan has been in M365 environment for five to six years while Dave is relatively new to the platform. They will discuss and share their organization specific experiences and then will welcome questions and discussion points from attendees.

RMS Section Election: please vote!

Election Timeline + Logistics

Ballots will open on Wednesday, August 25, and remain open for 2 weeks, closing on Wednesday, September 8.

Ballot Page: https://mysaa.archivists.org/myballots

The “View Ballot” link will direct users to the usual SurveyMonkey election ballot. Users must be logged in to access the page. Once they submit one ballot, users will be redirected back to the main page to complete their next ballot.

Information on candidates:

Ballot choices

Vice-chair/chair-elect (one vacancy):
Ryan Leimkuehler

University Records Manager and Assistant Professor at Kansas State University 

Biography:
As the records manager for KSU for the past 4 years he has focused on training, outreach, and records retention guidance for the university community. Ryan is a member of the Midwest Archives Conference, Kansas City Area Archivist, and the Society of American Archivists and serves as a steering committee member for the Records Management Section. Ryan also holds both a Certified Archivist and Digital Archives Specialist credentials.
Candidate Statement: I am interested in the position of vice chair/chair elect for the upcoming election cycle. As a current member of the steering committee, I have seen the passion, work, and efforts first hand and I would like to continue to give support and guide the RMS into the future. I am interested in the multiple opportunities throughout the year to interact with RM colleagues and provide avenues for professional growth or ways to share the expertise in our community. If elected I look forward to continuing the activities and energy provided by the RMS into the future.

For steering committee (one vacancy): 

Jennifer Motszko
Digital Scholarship & Preservation Archivist, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Biography:

For steering committee (one vacancy): 

Jennifer Motszko holds a BA in History from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and has Master’s Degrees in History and Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.  She has over fourteen years of experience working in both corporate and academic archives.  Jennifer began her archival career with the Harley Davidson Motor Company as a museum technician, but spent over ten years as manuscript archivist for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. In 2018, she moved back to Wisconsin to head the Archives and Area Research Center at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where she manages university records, genealogical resources, and manuscript collections that document the agricultural, business, and supernatural history of Southeastern Wisconsin.  In her role as the UW-Whitewater Records Officer, Jennifer manages University records for temporary and permanent retention.

Candidate Statement: 

In her role as the UW-Whitewater Records Officer, Jennifer manages University records for temporary and permanent retention.  While this is only one part of her job, Jennifer enjoys educating faculty and staff on public records and ensuring the proper retention and disposition of materials.  Records management in a University setting presents many challenges and the SAA Records Management Section has been a great resource to ask questions and see the issues that others face.  As part of the steering committee, she will share her insight as it pertains to the academic records management setting.

 
For steering committee, early career (one vacancy): 

Jennifer Dantchev
Graduate student at Long Island University – Post Campus

Biography:
I will be starting the Master’s program in Library and Information Science this upcoming Fall 2021 with an emphasis in Rare Books and Special Collections. I will also be concurrently completing a Certificate in Advanced Study in Archives and Records Management also offered through the program. My career goal is to become an Archivist and/or Records Manager. I had previously looked into graduate programs in Library and Information Science over 10 years ago but was unfortunately not in a position to take on such a program at that time. I am now on track to begin my studies and am excited to finally be able to work on a degree in something I’ve had an interest in for more than a decade.

Candidate Statement: 
When I discovered SAA, I immediately became a member. The organization is a wonderful opportunity to learn, explore, and network with people engaged and interested in the field. The opportunity to become an Early Career Member of the Records Management Section would be an exciting way to participate, learn, and help the RMS Section and interested SAA members. I am always eager to listen and learn from those who have experience and wisdom to share!

SAA Annual Meeting 2021, Records Management Focused Sessions!

Please check out our list of records management focused sessions for this year’s SAA Annual Meeting. This list is dynamic and we will be adding more content (if needed). Have fun at the meeting, all!

Business Archives / Records Management Sections Joint Colloquium
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, August 3

2A – Records Management in Higher Education: Examining Systemic Power Dynamics and Vital Records
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, August 4

1A – Active Collecting During Difficult Times: Critical Reflections on COVID-19 Documentation Projects
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EDT on Wednesday, August 4

S01 – Live Q&A: Archive and IT Relationships: Four Elements of Success
2:45 PM – 3:05 PM EDT on Wednesday, August 4

5A – Diversifying the Portfolio: Sharing Inclusive and Equitable Histories to Drive Better Business
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EDT on Friday, August 6

3A – Should Collections Closed under a Donor Agreement Be “Public Records” under FOIA? Archivists Disagree
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EDT on Thursday, August 5

S16 – Live Q&A: Records Management at a Distance, or How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Have a Sunny Disposition
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM EDT on Thursday, August 5

Register for RMS Section Meeting! July 13th, 2pm EST

Please Join us! We have an informative and lively session planned!

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July 13th 2pm EST

DESCRIPTION

Agenda:
1. RMS Committee Annual Overview (Jessika Drmacich, Chair; Krista Oldham, Vice-Chair)
2. Panel Discussion: “Presidential Records and Presidential Transitions: The View from NARA”

Presidential Records and Presidential Transitions: The View from NARA
Two National Archives leaders who work closely with the White House will be joining us to talk about how the Presidential Records Act really works on the ground. Our speakers will be Gary M. Stern, NARA General Counsel, and John Laster, Director of NARA’s White House Liaison Division, both of whom have been through multiple presidential transitions. John and Gary will talk about how the National Archives works with the White House during an administration, what authority NARA has (and doesn’t have) under the law, and how physical records, electronic records, and museum objects are managed at the end of an administration. The speakers will address how the 2021 transition was the same and how it was different from past transitions, and they’ll bring you up to date on the current status of the Trump records. Bring your questions!

SPEAKERS

John Laster, Director of the White House Liaison Division, NARA
He has been with NARA since 1996 when he began his career as an archivist at the George Bush Library. He transferred to Washington in 2001 and served as a senior policy archivist and then Director of the Presidential Materials Division before assuming his current position. Laster received a MA in History from Auburn University. John’s office has the lead responsibility for managing the transfer of records and artifacts from the White House to NARA. He works closely with the White House Counsel’s Office, the White House Office of Records Management, the National Security Council, and various other offices on records management, access, and transition issues.

Gary M. Stern, General Counsel, NARA
Gary M. Stern has been the General Counsel of the National Archives and Records Administration since 1998, and also serves as NARA’s Chief Freedom of Information Act Officer, Senior Agency Official for Privacy, and Dispute Resolution Specialist.
Gary provides legal and policy guidance with respect to NARA’s implementation of the Federal Records Act, the Presidential Records Act, and all of the other statutes, regulations, orders, and directives that govern NARA’s multiple archival and records-related responsibilities.
Gary earned his law degree in 1987 from Yale Law School and his AB in Ancient Greek from Vassar College.


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RMS Section RIM Month Colloquium Recording available!

Please check out the recording from our (very successful!) inaugural RMS Section RIM Month Colloquium!

Information about the event is here.

Building Alliances Pt. 2, Connecting with Your Information Technology Department – Coffee Chat Teaser

Building Alliances – Part 2, Connecting with Your Information Technology Department. Join us March 19, 2021, 2-3pm E.T.

Register in advance for this meeting here: https://ksu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctcu-gqDwoH9VpGJ2fNgeLni6R9upJMpp4

Ryan Leimkuehler, University Records Manager at Kansas State University and David Brown, Archivist and Head of Records Management Services as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will continue their discussions on how to establish Archives and Records Management Programs through the formation of strategic cross organizational alliances. Our March discussion will focus upon fostering a productive mutually beneficial relationship with your organization’s information technology staff.

Our discussion will begin like this:

Dave: Establishing an effective records management program can be achieved in a myriad of ways which are often specific to the organization where you work. However, if your goal is to institute a dynamically proactive 21^st century records and information management program that is not continually reacting to new technologies and systems after they have been added to your organization’s enterprise architecture, then you must foster a collaborative partnership with your organization’s information technology staff.

Ryan: The perspective I will bring to the discussion will focus on how you move your program from a fledgling records management program to one that builds relationships and has mutually beneficial collaborations. Dave is right, and I wholeheartedly support him, that a modern records program needs to be aligned with the interests and needs of the IT department. This is also a two way street. I have been a part of reactionary records management when our University went on Covid-19 lockdown and all employees were pushed to working from home and started the use of Microsoft Teams and OneDrive. Through these reactions, I was able to start the process of embedding myself in IT committees, working groups, and policy/procedure discussions. While the pipelines and procedures are not perfect now we are in a much better position to adapt to the new technology that will inevitably arrive.

From here, the discussion could go in many directions depending on the interactions of our colleagues. Some questions we will consider are:

·         What is the context of your relationship with IT in your institutions?

·         Who are your key partners in IT?

·         How do you develop a relationship with IT?

·         What can you expect (the twists and turns of maintaining an RM/IT collaboration)?