what - training on what records must be retained by public libraries in Michigan, and for how long. Sponsored by the Michigan Cooperative Director's Association

who - anyone affiliated with a public library in Michigan

when - Friday, February 10th, 2017, 10 a.m.

how - follow this link to register: https://form.jotform.com/70234778237158

trainer - Caryn Wojcik has worked for the State of Michigan since 1996.  She is responsible for appraising public records for their historical value, developing Retention and Disposal Schedules for public records, training government employees about best practices for records management, and for developing electronic records management and preservation strategies.  Ms. Wojcik received both her bachelor’s degree in history (1993) and her master’s degree in information and library science (1995) from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.  She is a Certified Archivist (received 2001). Michigan's Records Managment Services (RMS) provides expertise and assistance to state and local government agencies with managing records and information in the most effective, cost efficient, and legally compliant manner. www.michigan.gov/recordsmanagement

more detail: Public libraries, like all other government agencies, generate records.  Records exist in a wide variety of formats including paper, microfilm, photographs, e-mail, databases, etc.  Employees should be able to find the records they need to do their work quickly and easily.  It is important to dispose of records that have fulfilled their retention requirements so they do not waste space, make it harder to find important information, and become a liability.  In addition, records with long-term and historical value need to be protected and preserved.  This webinar will provide an introduction and overview of the records management responsibilities of government employees.  Topics will include identifying records, records Retention and Disposal Schedules, best practices for recordkeeping, digital imaging and email management.