Utah State Archives Micrographic Services From Digital to Film and Back Again Part 1 of 3 The micrographics department at the Utah State Archives is a full service microfilm department, meaning micrographics can develop, duplicate, and store both 16mm and 35mm films. Micrographics can also capture digital images to microfilm as well as produce digital images from microfilm and microfiche. …
General Schedules First Big Step
A meeting was held in May with several school districts, an attorney, the Government Records Ombudsman, and record analysts. The first draft was reviewed and edited. The updated draft has been sent to the Appointed Record Officers of every school district in Utah for their input. The following general retention schedules will be presented to the State Records Committee at …
2013 Public Notice Website changes explained
When the Utah Public Notice Website (UPNW) was launched in 2008, government agencies were required to post on the site only notices and meeting agenda prior to open and public meetings. The requirement of what “public information” must be posted has been expanded. Website enhancements now permit public bodies to attach approved minutes, audio recordings, and other materials …
State Archives' RIM Event
Records and Information Management Event State Archives Thursday, April 25, 2013 In recognition of Records and Information Management Month, the Utah State Archives will host a series of presentations on Thursday, April 25th focusing on practical tools and tips for records preservation and management. The sessions will be presented by local professionals and State Archives’ employees. The schedule will be …
Still Time to RSVP for Unique Opportunity
Unique Opportunity Tour State Records Center Thursday, November 29, 2012 The State Records Center will open its doors this Thursday, November 29th for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. with an Open House and tours of the facility following from 2:20 p.m. until 3:40 p.m. The State Records Center is usually …
Records Center Open House Program and RSVP!
State Records Center Ribbon Cutting and Open House Program November 29, 2012 Pre-program 1:30 pm Slide presentation Gathering in program area Ribbon Cutting Program 1:45 pm Welcome by Mark Dalton, Records Center Manager 1:48 pm Wayne Christensen, overview of building acquisition 1:51 pm Gregg Buxton, highlights of the new building 1:54 pm Patricia Smith-Mansfield, need for the new facility …
Records Management Conference Wrap-up
Utah State Archives celebrated Records and Information Management Month on April 26th with a successful electronic records management conference. The Archives staff thanks those who participated: speakers, vendors, and attendees. A special thanks goes to Mindy Spring and Joshua Bullough who organized the conference. Following is a recap of some ideas expressed along with links to presentations. Kenneth Thibodeau, who recently …
Happy MayDay!
Historically, MayDay has two traditions; first, as a spring festival celebrated around the world. Many MayDay traditions are rooted in folklore and some celebrate by filling small baskets with goodies to leave on someone’s doorstep. Modern MayDay observances often recognize International Worker’s Day. For professionals who deal with records and historic documents, a third tradition has sprung up as part …
Records and Information Management month (RIM)
April is Records and Information Management (RIM) month. Every year, records management professionals around the world raise awareness about records and information management by promoting records related events. The RIM initiative was developed by ARMA International. Records managers interested in hosting their own RIM events can find promotional materials and ideas by visiting the ARMA International web site. This year, …
We're Back!
The Records Center (RC) completed its relocation to the new Freeport Center location in Clearfield. Effective Wednesday, March 28, 2012 the RC will begin accepting records retrieval requests and records transfer requests. The process for requesting and transferring records remains the same. You can view an informative training video on how to transfer records to the RC on the Archives’ website. …