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The sun is setting on this blog… December 11, 2018 4 Comments

You may have noticed we haven’t been blogging lately. We’re currently working behind the scenes to make sure we’re still meeting your communication needs. This blog launched in 2007-08 to support the Future Proof strategy, which was about ensuring that digital government records are protected and managed effectively. It’s time for us to review whether […]

Welcome to the Information Awareness Month 2018 May 1, 2018 No Comments

May is Information Awareness Month (IAM). The purpose of IAM is to increase public awareness of information and its place in all aspects of daily life. This year’s theme: Trust in the Digital World highlights the key role information plays in building trust in digital technologies. To celebrate IAM, we will be posting information on […]

The presentations and podcasts from the Records Managers Forum held 28th March 2018 are now available April 23, 2018 No Comments

The Records Managers Forum provides an opportunity for NSW public sector records professionals to share stories, discuss issues of current concern and impart strategies on key records and information management initiatives. The Forum included presentations from: Nicola Forbes, Principal Manager Information Services and Records, Transport for NSW Lewis Dryburgh, Records and Information Manager, NSW Treasury Peter […]

Reducing file share dependencies: the Aboriginal Housing Office’s approach April 16, 2018 No Comments

Next to emails, share drives / network drives or file shares are probably the most utilised resource for storing records in any agency. Often they are a nightmare to navigate, let alone manage. One of the strategies used to solve the problems associated with file shares is to implement an electronic document and records management […]

Top digital trends affecting records, information and content management March 12, 2018 No Comments

We recently attended an expo where a “big picture” view of the current digital trends was presented and we saw how these trends relate- to product developments in the records, information and content management space. Some of the trends discussed were based around users and how they use and demand technology Users are changing the […]

Approaches to managing social media records with long-term retention periods January 29, 2018 No Comments

Government use of social media are many and varied, but in total, it is used to communicate and to engage the community regarding policies, new and existing services including service disruptions, and government projects / initiatives. In our guidance “Strategies for managing social media records” we have enumerated various strategies depending on business needs and […]

Records Managers Forum presentations now available on Future Proof January 8, 2018 No Comments

The presentations and podcasts from the Records Managers Forum held 11th December 2017 are now available on Future Proof. State Archives and Records NSW uses the Forum to engage with public offices and to provide an opportunity for other NSW public sector organisations to share information about key initiatives or government programmes. The Forum included […]

Q&A with Elizabeth Tydd on your Right to Know #RTK2017 September 28, 2017 No Comments

Today is Right to Know Day and State Archives and Records NSW is proud to be a Right to Know 2017 Champion! To celebrate Right to Know Week 2017 we interviewed Elizabeth Tydd to discuss this year’s theme: ‘Right to Information: Open and accountable government and the media’s role.’ Ms Tydd is the NSW Information Commissioner and […]

Records Managers Forum presentations now available on Future Proof August 30, 2017 No Comments

The podcasts and presentations from last week’s Records Managers Forum are now available. State Archives and Records NSW uses the Forum to engage with public offices and to provide an opportunity for other NSW public sector organisations to share information about key initiatives or government programmes. The Forum included presentations from: Geoff Hinchcliffe, Executive Director, […]

Simplify, streamline and consolidate: the OneTRIM for OneFACS case study is now published August 14, 2017 No Comments

Are you undertaking a systems consolidation project? Would you like to know what strategies or tools you need to implement such a project? We have recently published a case study on the OneTRIM program implemented in the Department of Family and Community Services (FACS). The Program consolidated six electronic document and records management system into […]